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A patient with mitral valve disease is admitted to a medical unit with fever, chills, SOB, malaise and a newly developed cardiac murmur. Based on the patient's new diagnosis of endocarditis, the nurse will begin preparing him for discharge by teaching about: a. lifestyle modifications. b. warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. c. self-administration of IV antibiotics. d. the need for fluid restrictions. - c. self-administration of IV antibiotics. A patient with hypercholesterolemia was prescribed ...

Christine Warren, 45 years old, has a long history of ulcerative colitis, and non-surgical treatment no longer relieved her symptoms. She underwent a total proctocolectomy and a permanent ileostomy 12 hours ago. The nurse should contact the physician immediately if Mrs. Warren has which of these findings? 1) The stoma appears pale and dry. 2) The stoma appears red and shiny. 3) There is 200 mL of dark green output from the stoma. 4) There is 50 mL of serosanguinous drainage from the stoma...

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Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is prescribed for a client experiencing flexor spasms, and the client asks the nurse about the action of the medication. The nurse responds, knowing that the therapeutic action of this medication is which of the following? 1. Depresses spinal reflexes 2. Acts directly on the skeletal muscle to relieve spasticity 3. Acts within the spinal cord to suppress hyperactive reflexes 4. Acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to suppress spasms 2. Acts directly on th...

A hospitalized client is started on phenelzine sulfate (Nardil) for the treatment of depression. The nurse instructs the client to avoid consuming which foods while taking this medication? Select all that apply. 1. Figs 2. Yogurt 3. Crackers 4. Aged cheese 5 Tossed salad 6. Oatmeal cookies 1. Figs 2. Yogurt 4. Aged cheese Rationale: Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil) is a monoamine oxidaseinhibitor(MAOI). The client should avoid taking in foods that are high in tyramine. Use of thes...

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications ...

A male client who has been taking a high dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) comes to the clinic complaining of gastric pain and blood in his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues the NSAIDs and prescribes esomeprazole. Which information should the nurse include in the clients teaching plans? A. Once pain subsides, NSAID therapy can be continued. B. Resume a diet that consists of milk, cream and bland foods. C. Notify the healthcare provider of the passage of black stool...

1) Physiology is the study of A) the normal function of living organisms. B) the tissues and organs of the body at the microscopic level. C) growth and reproduction. D) the structure of the body. E) the facial features as an indication of personality. A) the normal function of living organisms. 2) The literal meaning of the term physiology is knowledge of A) organs. B) math. C) science. D) chemistry. E) nature. E) nature. 3) Because anatomy and physiology have different definitions...

Which of the following carbohydrates provides the fastest source of energy? a. ground beef b. cranberry juice c. whole-grain cereal d. milk ANS: B Cranberry juice contains fructose, a single carbohydrate or monosaccharide, which requires no digestion and so is more quickly absorbed than more complex carbohydrates found in whole grains or the disaccharide lactose in milk. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 22 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integri...

The body’s main storage form of carbohydrate is a. glycogen. b. glycerol. c. glucagon. d. glucose. ANS: A Glycogen is a polysaccharide that is the main storage form of carbohydrate in the human body. It is mainly stored in the liver and to a lesser extent in muscle tissue. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation A 52-year-old single woman comes to the health professional for advice on...

Which of the following represents an external energy cycle? a. The moon b. Growing plants c. Crystals d. Metabolism ANS: B The external energy cycle includes plants, which transform energy from the sun into stored chemical energy. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 72 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation The body’s sources of stored energy include a. glucose. b. adipose tissue. c. undigested food. d. bone. ANS: B A...

Aseptic technique is also know as A. clean technique B. sterile technique C. sterilization D. decontamination - A. Clean technique aseptic technique refers to clean methods of containing microbial contamination in the environment. The environment can not be sterilized. An intrinsic factor that contributes to the development of a pressure injury is A. pressure B. hypothermia C. diabetes mellitus D. general anesthesia - C. diabetes mellitus an intrinsic factor is related to the healt...

How do you do self-gowning and gloving relief members for a surgical team? - Open sterile gown and gloves on a separate surface using aseptic technique Most effective way to reduce possibility of contamination of sterile field during induction, positioning and prep of patient - Surgical field should be covered during high activity in the OR Metal instruments stored with rubber protective tips need to be sterilized with this method - Remove the rubber tips and sterilize the instruments for ...

What is the leading and most costly occupational health problem in the united states? - headache - needlesticks and sharps injury resulting in exposures to transmissible diseases - overexertion leading to back strains sand sprain - overwork leading to fatigue - overexertion leading to back strains sand sprain when should leak testing of a flexible endoscope be performed? - after manual cleaning and before it is placed into cleaning solution - after manual cleaning and being placed i...

Early sign of MH - Tachycardia Signs of MH - HR increase 120; require increase 02; purple splotches; tight jaws Other conditions that have similar reaction to MH - Allergy to bone cement PE Allergy to anesthesia Blood Transfusion reaction steps - 1st- STOP transfusion Replace tubing with 0.9% NACL Report to surgeon and blood bank Anticipate orders for emergency drugs Signs of reaction to blood transfusion - Blood in urine Urine output decrease Hypotension Hyperthermia E...

While completing the preoperative assessment, a nurse notices the pt R knee has been marked by the surgeon but the pt is scheduled for the L Knee arthroplasty. What is the best action for the nurse? verify with the surgeon A pt age 7 is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at the ambulatory surgery center. During the preoperative telephone interview, the mother asks the preoperative nurse if her daughter will be able to take her favorite stuffed animal into the OR. Which of the fol...

Operating room's temperature range is Between 68-73 degrees Fahrenheit and 20-23 degrees celsius Humidity in O.R. and PACU should range Between 30%-60% and below 70% in storage rooms Tourninquet cuff should over lap 3 inches but no more than 6 inches When Handling Specimens, verify tissue with 2 pt identifiers and tyupe of path exam when passed off from scrub Chain Of Custody A process used to maintain secure and document the chrological history of evidence or path specimen Bulle...

Aseptic technique is also known as: A. Clean technique B. Sterile technique C. Sterilization D. Decontamination A. Clean technique Aseptic technique refers to clean methods of containing microbial contamination in the environment. The environment cannot be sterilized. An intrinsic factor that contributes to the development of a pressure injury is: A. Pressure B. Hypothermia C. Diabetes mellitus D. General anesthesia C. Diabetes mellitus An intrinsic factor is related to th...

An appendectomy performed for acute, unruptured appendicitis is classified as which type of wound? A. Class 1 (clean) B. Class 2 (clean contaminated) C. Class 3 (contaminated) D. Class 4 (dirty) C. Class 3 (contaminated) During a laser procedure, the disposable paper drapes ignite and begin to burn. What type of extinguisher should be used on this fire? A. Class BC B. Class B C. Class C D. Class ABC D. Class ABC Monica smith, 11 y/o, has just undergone a closed reduction of her fra...