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An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patient’s pain is: A . B . C . D . Trauma Tight shoes Arthritis flare Hydrochlor othiazide  Question 4 1 out of 1 points The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative t...

The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? a. Anxiety b. Anxiety related to new drug therapy c. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as “I’m upset about having to test my blood sugars.” d. Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as “I’m upset about havi...

Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with diabetes mellitus? Obesity Abnormal nails Abnormal gait Poorly controlled lipids  Question 5 1 out of 1 points Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH – frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with alpha adrenergic Terazosin and doxazosin  Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hem...

Which of the following is a philosophical approach to psychotherapy which deals with universal themes of life? A . Gestalt Therapy B . Psychoanalysis C . Existential psychotherapy D . Person-Centered Psychotherapy Dysregulation of this area of the brain is associated with memory problems and this person may be unable to integrate memories into the present and personal memory into identity, and thought to underlie symptoms of flashbacks, nightmares, avoidances and dissociation. ...

Linda is a 5-year-old girl who has persistent pica; she was finally referred for care when her kindergarten teacher became alarmed by her eating of potentially toxic nonfood substances. Linda’s mother admits during the history that Linda has been doing this for years, but thought it was not a big deal since Linda didn’t eat anything dangerous. Linda’s mother must work two jobs and essentially did not bother to pursue Linda’s unusual symptom because it didn’t seem unsafe. While dis...

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 spondy...

A health care professional is teaching a group of college women about increasing calcium in the diet to prevent osteoporosis. A participant asks at what age is peak bone mass is reached in women. What response is best? Selected Answer: 30 years  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional in an urban clinic is seeing a patient who has iron deficiency anemia (IDA). What question by the professional is most appropriate to assess for the cause of IDA? Selected Answer: 1cHave ...

The practice of public health nursing and the Henry Street Settlement are credited to: a. Mary Breckenridge. b. Mary Seacole. c. Clara Barton. d. Lillian Wald. ANS: D Lillian Wald, a pioneer in public health nursing, is best known for the development and establishment of the Henry Street Settlement. DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 6 4. Occupational health nursing features beliefs similar to those of which early nursing pioneer? a. Lillian Wald b. Florence Nightingale c. Clara Barton d. Mary ...

What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine? - Assess: - Vocalization - Tong...

What are the greatest risks for transport? - ANSWER-Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? - ANSWERNeither. For each force there is an equal and opposite reaction. What is the relationship betwe...

Nursing Jurisprudence - Correct answer-Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting. Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Correct answer-301 -BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and practice 303 -Regulates nursing peer review 304 -Relates to nursing Licensure compact Texas BON Mission Statement - Correct answer-Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent ...

When assessing the SaO2 with a pulse oximeter, the nurse will place the oximeter on a finger: while exercising the arm to stimulate circulation. on a finger that has a good circulation and temperature on the same side as the blood pressure cuff. on the same side as the fracture in sling. The pulse oximeter should be placed on a finger of the hand that is normal temperature because hypothermia will affect the reading. The device should not be put on a finger on the same side as a b...

The nurse clarifies that the master pacemaker of the heart is the: bundle of His. atrioventricular (AV) node. left ventricle. sinoatrial (SA) node. The SA node is the master pacemaker of the heart. Question 2 1 / 1 pts The patient has been hospitalized for hypertensive episodes three times in the last months. While preparing the discharge teaching plan, the nurse assesses that he does not comply with his medication regimen. The nurse’s immediate course of action would be to: ha...

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected Answer: Once a day.  Question 3 0 out of 1 points The NP is examining ...

The nurse is aware that which muscle group is both striated and involuntary? Glial Visceral Correct! Cardiac Skeletal Question 2 2 / 2 pts 2. What is the broad section of biology dealing with the description of human structure? Physiology Kinesiology Correct! Anatomy Hematology Question 3 2 / 2 pts 3. Caudal is defined as toward the ____. chest head feet Correct! tail Question 4 2 / 2 pts 4. What is the term for movement of water from an area of l...

A nursing manager is concerned about the number of infections on the hospital unit. What action by the manager would best help? Assess staf f members' hand hygiene practices  This is the best possible answer- Power Point (PP) Slide 7 Igi-Pg 418. The nursing instructor explaining infection tells students that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection? Intact skin and mucous membrane  Power Point Slide 5 Igi-p 415 Which type of transmission-based precautions mu...

The patient, age 30, has a history of renal calculi and is admitted to the hospital with gross hematuria and severe colicky left flank pain that radiates to his left testicle. An intravenous pyelogram confirms the presence of a 4-mm renal calculus in the proximal left ureter. Physician orders include morphine 1mg q4h prn, strain all urine, and encourage fluids to 4,000 mL/day. In planning care for this patient, the nurse gives the highest priority to which nursing diagnosis? Anxiety relat...

A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can best keep the family informed of the child's condition by: A. Placing them in a secluded room. B. Referring to their child as "the patient". C. Telling the family how they should feel. D. Appointing one staff member to communicate with them. - ANSWER-D. Appointing one staff member to communicate with them. A 16-month-old child was an unrestrained front seat passenger in a motor vehicle crash. The chest x-...

You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use. The test is positive for sterilant. This means the machine: a) is sterile & bacteria free b) needs further rinsing c) needs more sterilant d) is in conductivity 3.Choose the correct statement regarding serum abnormalities in renal failure: a) creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus are elevated b) creatinine BUN creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus are depressed c) calcium & bicarbonate are elevated d) calcium & bicarb...

The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the: a. Cranial cavity b. Orbital cavity c. Nasal cavity d. Thoracic cavity - ANSWER-*The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity (which houses the brain) The answer is: Cranial cavity A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: a. Misdemeanor b. Arbitration c. Felony d. Mitigation - ANSWER-*Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and re punishable by fines or imprisonment ...