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Rationale: Certain areas are under pressure and at risk for breakdown in the client who is in skeletal traction. These areas include the elbows (if they are used for repositioning instead of a trapeze) and the heel of the good leg, which is used as a brace when the client pushes up from the bed). Other such pressure points include the ischial tuberosity, popliteal space, and Achilles tendon. Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination and note the strategic words “high-risk areas” ...

report, and notifies the physician and nursing supervisor of the error. What statement does the nurse add to the client’s record? An incident report was completed and filed. Ramipril (Altace) 2.5 mg was administered at 9 am. Correct Twice the amount of the prescribed ramipril was administered at 9 am. Client’s blood pressure was 128/82 mm Hg after the administration of the incorrect dose of ramipril. Rationale: After an incident, the nurse would document a concise and objective descript...

96. A nurse is caring for a client who has Haemophilus Influenzae type B. which of the following types of isolation should the nurse implement? a. Droplet b. Contact c. Airborne d. Protective Rationale: Fundamentals 97. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include, as an indication the client is no longer infectious? a. Mantoux skin test reveals and induration of less than 1mm b. Client no...

A male patient with a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is in the clinic to discuss with the nurse the possibility of self-administration of glatiramer. During the patient education session for self-administration, the nurse will emphasize Response Feedback: Since administration of glatiramer is by subcutaneous injection only, the nurse will teach the patient to rotate injection sites. Appropriate sites for the patient would include the thigh, stomach, and upper arm. ...

Selected Answers: State Law • Question 88 0 out of 1 points A patient with a known history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents to the clinic 4 days after developing a cold. He tells you he began experiencing a sore throat and nasal congestion and began to take an over the counter decongestant. Today, he complains of not urinating over the last 12 hours. He also has suprapubic fullness on exam. Which of the following medications are most likely responsible for this patient's ...

A with high-fat meals. . B with high-protein meals. . C on an empty stomach. . D with orange juice. . 1 points QUESTION 25 1. A nurse is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man. Nephrotoxicity is discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of the patient developing this adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to A decrease the drug dosage if initial symptoms of nephrotoxicity appear. . B eat light meals every day. . C take...

benzodiazepines, opioids, and amphetamines does not cause such severe and potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms. A nurse is assigned to a patient who is taking lithium. Which of the following drug serum levels would indicate that the patient is at risk for adverse effects of the drug? Response Feedback: The therapeutic range for lithium is 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L. A level of 0.3 mEq/L would not be in the therapeutic range and would therefore not produce a therapeutic response. Levels of 0....

nd has undergone several courses of treatment with limited benefit. Which of the following targeted therapies has the potential to alleviate the symptoms of Crohn's disease? Selected Answer: Infliximab (Remicade) Following an endoscopy, a 66-year-old man has been diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer resulting from Helicobacter pylori infection. Which of the following medications will likely be used in an attempt to eradicate the patient's H. pylori infection? (Select all that apply.) Sel...

Selected Answer: a decrease in the amount of creatinine to be filtered. Selected Answer: Take 1 unit of regular insulin for each 10 grams of carbohydrate to be consumed 15 minutes before each meal Selected Answer: A Proton Pump Inhibitor Selected Answer: Triglyceride levels Selected Answer: Leukotriene modifiers Selected Answer: swallow the tablet with milk or food. Selected Answer: Beta blocker Selected Answer: inhibiting the movement of cal...

These drugs have a potential for abuse, but the potential is lower than for drugs on Schedule 2. These drugs contain a combination of controlled and noncontrolled substances. Use of these drugs can cause a moderate to low physiologic dependence and a higher psychological dependence. A verbal order can be given to the pharmacy and the prescription can be refilled up to five times within 6 months. Examples include certain narcotics (codeine) and nonbarbiturate sedatives. This is scheduled drug ...

An important nursing intervention is teaching about signs and symptoms of potential complications of estrogen and progestin contraceptives. These may include headaches, vision changes or pain in the calves, abdomen or chest and should be reported promptly. The use of oral contraceptives does not preclude future pregnancy. There is not a 10 to 12 week time span between the initiation of oral contraceptives use and the prevention of pregnancy. • Question 39 1 out of 1 points A nurs...

Chapter 41. Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism 1. When methimazole is started for hyperthyroidism it may take to see a total reversal of hyperthyroid symptoms. 1. 2 to 4 weeks 2. 1 to 2 months 3. 3 to 4 months 4. 6 to 12 months ANS: 4 2. In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for: 1. A calcium channel blocker 2. A beta blocker 3. Liothyronine 4. An alpha blocker ANS: 2 3. After starting a patient with Grave’...

56. The police arrive at the emergency department with a client who has lacerated both wrists. What is the initial nursing action? 1. Administer an antianxiety agent. 2. Examine and treat the wound sites. 3. Secure and record a detailed history. 4. Encourage and assist the client to ventilate feelings. 2. Examine and treat the wound sites. 57. A moderately depressed client who was hospitalized 2 days ago suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to ...

BIO 202 Chapter 7 test Review. Bones and Skeletal System

5. APA requires that font size to be 14 points: a. True b. False 6. When there are six or more authors in an in-text citation, use only the last name of the first author followed by et al. and the year of publication. a. True b. False 7. Which of the following is the correct example of a running head? a. Running head: APA MADE EASY b. Running Head: APA Made Easy c. RUNNING HEAD: APA MADE EASY d. Running Head: APA MADE EASY 8. Where should page numbers appear on an APA document? a. ...

A nursing student is reading a study with an experimental research design. Which one of the following is a necessary requirement for experimental designs? Attrition Convenience sample Manipulation of the independent variable Comparison of naturally occurring groups A nursing student is planning to conduct a review of the literature for a research study. One of the main purposes of conducting a review of the literature is to: discover an instrument ...

A nursing student is reading a study with an experimental research design. Which one of the following is a necessary requirement for experimental designs? Attrition Convenience sample Manipulation of the independent variable Comparison of naturally occurring groups A nursing student is planning to conduct a review of the literature for a research study. One of the main purposes of conducting a review of the literature is to: discover an instrument ...

A nursing student is reading a study with an experimental research design. Which one of the following is a necessary requirement for experimental designs? Attrition Convenience sample Manipulation of the independent variable Comparison of naturally occurring groups A nursing student is planning to conduct a review of the literature for a research study. One of the main purposes of conducting a review of the literature is to: discover an instrument ...

14. Why is the consistency of taking paroxetine (Paxil) and never running out of medication more important than with most other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? 1. It has a shorter half-life and withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset without taper. 2. It has the longest half-life and the withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset. 3. It is quasi-addictive in the dopaminergic reward system. 4. It is the most activating of SSRI medications and will cause the person to have sudden d...

15. Henry is 82 years old and takes two aspirin every morning to treat the arthritis pain in his back. He states the aspirin helps him to “get going” each day. Lately he has had some heartburn from the aspirin. After ruling out an acute GI bleed, what would be an appropriate course of treatment for Henry? A. Add an H2 blocker such as ranitidine to his therapy B. Discontinue the aspirin and switch him to Vicodin for the pain C. Decrease the aspirin dose to one tablet daily D. Have Henry t...