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Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Homocysteinuria Protein C deficiency Factor V Leiden Antiphospholipid antibodies Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male ...

A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following? Selected Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a headache after you take Viagra."  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient is taking etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory to treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking...

A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain Question2. A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of ta...

A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is conducting an inservice on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this education session? Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving normal body cells less affected. Question 2 Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old patient. When providing education to the pat...

Mr. Kevin Marks is a new health care provider. What is the best method to develop cultural competence? Selected Answer: Realize that cultural values are difficult to change and must be respected.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points To perform the Rinne test, place the tuning fork on the: Selected Answer: mastoid bone.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points Mr. Abdul is a 40-year-old Middle Eastern man who presents to the office for a first visit with the complaint of new abdominal pain. Y...

You are examining Mr. S., a 79-year-old diabetic man complaining of claudication. Which of the following physical findings is consistent with the diagnosis of arterial occlusion? Selected Answer: Loss of hair over the extremity  Question 2 1 out of 1 points The adnexa of the uterus are composed of the: Selected Answer: fallopian tubes and ovaries.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with Down syndr...

Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) can result in which type of cancer? Selected Answer: Vaginal cancer ● Question 3 ● 1 out of 1 points Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Selected Answ er: A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging Question 4 ● 1 out of 1 points In infectious mononucleosis (IM), wha...

A woman diagnosed with trichomoniasis asks if her sexual partner should be treated as well. What is the appropriate response by the healthcare professional? Selected Answer: Sexual partners should be treated even if they are asymptomatic. Question 2 1 out of 1 points An infant is brought to the emergency department by parents who report that the baby's fontanels seem to be bulging outward. What action by the healthcare provider is most appropriate? Selected Answer: Measure the head...

A child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is voiding smoky, brown-colored urine and asks the healthcare professional to explain what causes it. What explanation by the professional is best? Selected Answer: Presence of red blood cells • Question 2 1 out of 1 points Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom? Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production • Question 3 1 out of 1 points What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing spondylitis ...

A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend aspiri n. advil. tyleno l. motri n. A Nurse Practitioner is obtaining baseline physical data from a 7-year-old patient who is to be started on dextroamphetamine for ADHD. After obtaining vital signs, height, and weight, the nurse will prepare the patient for an electrocardiogram (ECG). electromyelogram (EMG). electroencephalogram (EEG). ...

An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the risk thereof serious injury including loss of limbs or function is: Sentinel event 4. What is the purpose of spiritual modes of healing? They enhance comfort and produce an inner peace with disability or death. 5. True or False: QSEN or Quality of Safety Education for Nurses is built on 8 competencies developed by the Department of Health. False 6. Which best describes The Leapfrog Group and its r...

The infertility evaluation is an opportune time to suggest health promotion behaviors that may specifically improve fertility, including: Answer s: Achieving a BMI in the range of 30 to 35, if the woman is under- or overweight Reducing alcohol consumption to about 4 drinks per week Reducing caffeine consumption to no more than 350 per day None of the above  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Which of the following is a preventive measure for vulvar cancer? Answer s: Avoiding exposure ...

On physical examination, pale atrophic depigmented tissue that has a “cigarette paper” appearance is consistent with: Ans: Lichen Sclerosus Question 4 1 out of 1 points Criteria for clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis include the presence of three out of four of the following Amsel criteria: answer: C (white, thin adherent vaginal discharge, pH equal or greater than 4.5; positive whiff/KOH test; presence of WBC on microscopic examination) Question 5 1 out of 1 points The mos...

A 7-year-old child has been taking tetracycline for a bacterial infection. The nurse will be sure to inform the parents that this drug could cause Selected Answer: staining of permanent teeth.  Question 2 A 45-year-old woman with acute leukemia is going to begin chemotherapy with vincristine. The nurse is aware that vincristine must always be administered Selected Answer: through a central line.  Question 3 A Nurse Practitioner is to use a single-dose 1 mL vial to administer 0....

According to the lecture, what could be an obstacle to success in the program? Studying with your laptop on the kitchen table Procrastination and not setting priorities Waiting until all your other activities are completed before you tackle course assignments Studying one hour each night before going to bed Courses move very fast in this online setting. There is no time for putting off anything related to the completion of course requirements. Setting priorities is the only way to id...

Evidence-based practice ultimately: adds to the nurse’s credentials and advancement. impresses patients and their families with big words. improves patient outcomes and adds to nursing knowledge. adds to nursing knowledge and credentials. The collection of data in order to make better informed decisions about patient care and to improve policies and procedures related to patient care improves patient outcomes and adds to and validates nursing knowledge.

The use of APA format and scholarly writing: diminishes the author’s message. strengthens and clarifies the message. takes time and isn’t worth the effort. is the standard for writing healthcare articles. A professional must be able to present his/her ideas in a concise, clear and easily understandable manner based on correct grammar and punctuation.

A patient comes to the clinic asking for help to quit drinking alcohol. She has a 21-year history of heavy drinking and is worried about developing cirrhosis of the liver. The patient agrees to take disulfiram (Antabuse). The nurse will teach the patient that the combination of alcohol and Antabuse will cause which of the following? Selected Answer: Nausea • Question 2 0 out of 1 points You decide to start your pt, Ms. Rodrigues, on spironolactone (Aldactone) 50 mg PO daily. As the NP,...

When preparing to perform a physical examination on an infant, the examiner should: Question 1 options: have the parent remove all clothing except the diaper on a boy. instruct the parent to feed the infant immediately before the exam. encourage the infant to suck on a pacifier during the abdominal exam. ask the parent to briefly leave the room when assessing the infant’s vital signs. A patient’s laboratory data reveal an elevated thyroxine level. The nurse would proceed with an examin...

A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be: a. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) b. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) c. NANDA-I nursing diagnoses d. DSM-5 7. Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental disorders by: a. Providing information about effective nursing techniques. ...