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The nurse is caring for a client who has been on atenolol for 2 years. The healthcare provider recently switched the medication to enalapril to control the client’s blood pressure. What instruction should the nurse give the client about the new medication? A. Take the medication at night. B. Notify if you experience increased bruising. C. Measure your pulse before taking the medication. D. Get up slowly from bed or a chair to prevent dizziness. - D. Get up slowly from bed or a chair to ...

Heparin sodium is prescribed for the client. The nurse expects that the healthcare provider will prescribe which of the following to monitor for a therapeutic effect of the medication? 1. Hematocrit level 2. Hemoglobin level 3. Prothrombin time (PT) 4. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) 4. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) Rationale: The therapeutic effect of heparin sodium is assessed using the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). This test helps in determin...

1. Saquinavir (Invirase) Administration Instructions Question: A client who is HIV seropositive has been prescribed Saquinavir (Invirase). What instruction should the nurse provide regarding the administration of this medication? a. Avoid sun exposure. b. Eat low-calorie foods. c. Eat foods that are low in fat. d. Take the medication on an empty stomach. Answer: a. Avoid sun exposure. Rationale: Saquinavir (Invirase) is an antiretroviral protease inhibitor used alongside other antir...

Tasks and responsibilities of a nurse aid - taking personal care , changing the patient/residents, respecting the patient/residents, knowing the rules, following the rules, record and report the actions of the patient/residents. Are there any limitations? - Yes, you cannot give out any medication and treatment. Work ethics and behavior at work - You have to be on time, keep your promises to the patient/residents. help the patients/residents, and be professional. What is OBRA? -...

Accident Risk Factors - Age: children and older persons Awareness of Surroundings: confused or disoriented Agitated and Agressive Behaivor: pain and disorientation Vision Loss: persons with poor vision can fall or trip, some cannot read lables well and take the wrong medicine Identifying the Person - -Patient will receive an ID bracelet which has the persons name, DOB, room number, bed number, age, doctor, or any other identifying info -Use bracelet to identify before giving any p...

Skin Tear - A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin Prevention of Skin Tears - -Move, turn, position, or transfer the person -prevent shearing and friction by using turn pads, sheets, pillows -keep yours and the residents nails short and smoothly filed -Do not wear rings with raised stones -Be patient -Dress and undress resident carefully and in soft clothes -Apply arm and leg protectors as ordered -Provide good lighting -Provide safe area for wandering -Remove tape car...

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List 3 tasks and responsibilities of a nurse aide. 1. Follows instructions 2. Reports to work on time 3. Completes assigned tasks promptly What is slander? Oral statements of defamation Describe 3 work ethics and STNA behaviors at work 1. Do not gossip 2. Maintain Patient confidentiality 3. Do not be distracted, patient focused What is libel? written defamation Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room? Within residents ...

how does a nurse aids name stay active on the registry? - Work Requirement: Complete at least 8 hours of paid work in nursing or related services within the past 24 months. Proof of Employment: Submit verification from your employer, such as documentation or pay stubs. Renewal: Apply for renewal as required by your state, usually every 2 years. Continuing Education: Complete any mandatory training or education if required by your state. Stay Compliant: Avoid disqualifying events like abus...

What does a nurse aide do? - Spends the most time with residents, works under the delegation and supervision of a licensed nurse, informs the nurse of any changes in the residents condition. follows a plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team for each resident. Tasks and responsibilities of a nurse aide? - Assures each resident receives correct diet, assist the resident with meals, fill the resident's water pitcher or assist resident to obtain water and fluids, calculate and...

Ombudsman - serves as the residents advocate acute care - medical attention to immediate problems; sudden and treatable chronic care - Care for illnesses of long duration, such as diabetes or emphysema hospice care - care provided for the dying in places devoted to those who are terminally ill terminal care - medical care of the terminally ill nourishment of residents in nursing homes include - assuring each resident receives the correct diet, assisting the resid...

Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) - PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective information), assignment of an acuity rating decision Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components - Appearance. Work of Breathing. Circulation to the skin. This forms the "general impression". If there is an acute disruption in 1 component, child is "sicker". If there is an acute disruption in 2+ components the child is "sickest" ...

A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse covers the wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered. What is the developmental reason for this intervention? A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from coming out B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent disability C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if left uncovered D....

Ask about any new bed-wetting or sleep disturbances Pediatric patients with anxiety and PTSD may present with physical complaints. Assess for other behavioral symptoms to facilitate appropriate care and follow-up. - A 5 year-old with no health problems presents to the Emergency Department with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. Parents state that the family was involved in a bad car crash one week ago. A thorough assessment and workup has not revealed any abnormalities....

A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, BP of 70/44 mm Hg, and HR of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most expected in this child? - Hypoglycemia (wrong) Remediation feedback: Children can present with new onset diabetes in diabetic ketoacidosis. Manifestations include signs of dehydration ( dry mucous membranes, hypotensio...

A 5-year-old child presents with hives, swelling of the lips and face, and stridor that developed about an hour after eating lunch. The child has no known allergies. Which of the following is the priority intervention? A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine B. Auscultate bilateral breath sounds C. Insert an intravenous catheter D. Administer inhaled albuterol - A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine An adolescent is awaiting ICU admission for pneumonia. During reassessment, which...

An unresponsive 2-year-old child was found by his mother with a bottle labeled "Elavil 50 mg" by his side. Which piece of information is important to obtain from his mother? A. The size of the medication bottle. B. The expiration date of the medication. C. The number of pills left in the bottle. D. The person for whom the medication was prescribe. C. The number of pills left in the bottle. A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can best keep the fami...

Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored. Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored. - Administration of nebulized epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is treated with dexamethasone and nebulized ...