NURSING TEST

Concepts test bank test 1 Questions and Answers A nurse who has worked for 15 years in the hospital has an opportunity to attend an RN-to-BSN program in her local community, and the hospital will pay for the cost of tuition if she agrees to work there for two years following graduation. The nurse has accepted and is in her first term at the local college. Which of the following skills will she develop through critical and reflective thinking? - Reading - Speaking - Listening - Writing Writ...

NURS 6202 Exam 1 Questions and Answers UTI risk factors Pregnancy, menopause, habitual delay of urination, instrumentation, sexual intercourse UTI symptoms -Dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic discomfort or pressure -elderly have more vague symptoms- confusion, falls UTI treatment trimethoprim-sulfonamide (TMP-SMX) or nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) *Antibiotics UTI health promotion Teaching preventive measures- urinating frequently, water, wiping from front to back,...

nur 231 exam 1 Question and Answers what does primary health care focus on? health promotion and disease control -ex: pap smears, CV screenings, physicals, etc. what does secondary health care focus on diagnosis and treatment of ACUTE illness and injury -ex: oncologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists what does tertiary health care focus on? uses specialized treatment/care to treat pt usually in a hospital setting -ex: coronary bypass surgery, plastic surgery, chemotherapy,...

Nurs 661 exam 1 Questions and Answers Unconscious competency Stages of learning- we blend skills together and they become habits, allowing use without struggling with components Novice Benners stage of learning- no exp, governed by rules and regs. Advanced beginner Benners stages of learning- recognizes aspects of situations and makes judgments. Competent/proficient Benners stages of learning- we begin to acquire the skills and concentrate on what we are doing. E...

Nurs 344 Fundamentals Practice Exam 1 Questions and Answers What instructions will the nurse educate their patient to prevent UTIs? (SATA) A. Take bubble baths B. Wear cotton underwear C. Cleanse the perineum from front to back D. Drink at least 1500 ml of fluid/day E. Urinate as infrequently as possible F. cleanse the genitalia area before intercourse. B. Wear cotton underwear C. Cleanse the perineum from front to back D. Drink at least 1500 ml of fluid/day The nurse is worki...

HURST Q Bank Physiological Adaptations Questions and Answers What signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to assess in an elderly client diagnosed with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)? a. thick, white sputum b. crackles that clear with coughing c. wheezing d. orthopnea e. apical pulse 88/min f. S3 gallop c. wheezing d. orthopnea f. S3 gallop A client has experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) which resulted in left homonymous hemianopia. Based on this fact, what m...

NURS 6100 Pathophysiology Module 1a Questions and Answers A patient's BP drops to 70/44 mm Hg and he experiences cool clammy skin, nausea, and a decreased urinary output. What physiologic mechanism is responsible for these symptoms? Increased capillary permeability Decreased blood flow to nonvital organs Increased blood flow to nonvital organs Movement of water from interstitial space into the vascular space Decreased blood flow to nonvital organs An 80 year old female is undergo...

MSN 611 - Quiz 1 (2) Questions and Answers What are some side effects of tetracyclines? - discoloration of growing teeth - increase skin sensitivity to UV light Who should not be given tetracyclines? - children under 12 - pregnant women - breastfeeding women What is some patient education that should be given to people taking tetracyclines? - take on an empty stomach - wear clothing covering arms/legs while in the sun What are some examples of macrolides? Erythromyc...

NUR350 Week 1 Question and Answers During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the past 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant the exploration of risk for suicide Jerry, a 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a health history taken. Which question regarding sexual activity would most likely hamper trust between Jerry and the interviewer? Are you married or do you have a girlfriend When questioning a patient regarding a sensi...

MSN 611-Pharmacology for APRN Questions and Answers Second generation antihistamine that cannot be removed by hemodialysis Cetirizine How is enterobiasis diagnosed? Perianal swab examination for eggs Treatment modalities of tuberculosis directly observed therapy to ensure adherence to drug regimen (if the regimen is less than daily); if patient has a decline provider should ensure no drug resistance, proper compliance, and no interactions According to the universal prescribing...

Maryville Patho 611 Exam 1 Practice Quiz Questions and Answers Alcohol (ethanol) is metabolized via the microsomal p-450 oxidase pathway Aging is associated with increased cross-linking of collagen What organic compound facilitates transportation across cell membranes by acting as receptors, transport channels for electrolytes, and enzymes to drive active pumps? Proteins What prevents water-soluble molecules from entering cells across the plasma membrane? Phospholipid b...

PATHO NURS611 Exam 2 - Maryville University Question and Answers Contributing factors for stroke diabetes, HTN, high cholesterol , heart disease, PVD, polycythemia and thrombocytopenia, a-fib, postmenopausal hormone therapy, hight Na/low K intake, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, chronic sleep deprivation, African Americans (2xs likely then whites), and hereditary. What is the most common location of a stroke? Middle cerebral artery What is the single greatest risk factor ...

MU NURS 611 Adv Patho - Exam 4 Review - GI System Questions and Answers obesity BMI >30 kg/m2; caloric intake > caloric expenditure leading causes of death associated with obesity cardiovascular disease; type 2 DM; cancer visceral obesity aka intra-abdominal, central, or masculine obesity; distribution of body fat is localized around abdomen and upper body, resulting in apple shape Image: visceral obesity visceral obesity is associated with accelerated lipolysis;...

Maryville Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 3 Review Questions and Answers Hyperthyroid conditions: Everything is sped up. Graves disease, which results from a form of Type II Hypersensitivity. In this case, antibodies are directed against the TSH receptors and cause increased secretion of TH. Symptoms: increased weight loss, fine/soft hair, tachycardia, restlessness, insomnia, dyspnea, but related to a hypermetabolic state. Hyperparathyroidism: Calcium-phosphate balance is a reciprocal re...

NURS611 Exam 2 Questions and Answers dopamine involved in mood, arousal, cognition, and motor control acetylcholine involved in sleep, arousal, and attention Name 5 common differential mental health diagnoses in primary care. Anxiety Depression Mood disorders Somatoform disorders Substance abuse What is a somatoform disorder and how can they be investigated? A disorder that appears to have physical manifestations but no physical explanation, could be voluntary or in...

NUR 611 exam 1 good to know material Questions and Answers CURB 65 Confusion - Urea >7 / BUN >19 - RR >30 - BP<90/60 - 65+ years old .... Each on is 1 point, with 2 points can be admitted, with 3 points has to be admitted. COPD Gold 1 - >80% FEV1 COPD Gold 2 - 50-79% FEV1 COPD Gold 3 - 30-49% FEV1 COPD Gold 4 - <30% FEV1 Intermittent asthma= symptoms less than 2 days a week. Night time symptoms less than twice a month. Asymptomatic betw...

MSN 611 Quiz 3 Questions and Answers A simple partial seizure is characterized by: a specific focal site of origin Which of the following is an important consideration when prescribing antidepressants? Seizures have been reported in some antidepressant trials. Choose the correct statement describing stimulants. They are used adjunctively with behavioral therapy for ADHD. Secondary uses for anxiolytic medications may include: ethanol withdrawal. The first anticonv...