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A clinical intratumor is reviewing the primary sources that patient has to pay for healthcare services with her clinical group. The students demonstrate understanding when making which statements? (SATA) - Medicare is funded by the federal government Medicare is for client who has end stage renal disease A new graduate nurse is working who has been out of school for 10 years. The seasoned nurse states "I don't see the difference between clinical reasoning and the nursing process". Which ...

____ is an organization of a vision of desired outcomes for a patient - Prioritization ____ tsp = 1 tbsp - 3 tsp _______ speak to what gives ultimate meaning and purpose to ones life. It is a part of people that seeks healing and reconciliation with self or others - Spirituality ________ _________is the decision made regarding course of action based on critical analysis of data when nursing knowledge is applied to a clinical situation It also refers to interpretation and inferences that in...

A bath that helps relieve muscle soreness and muscle spasms, not recommended for children is called? - Hot Water Bath A bath used to reduce muscle tension with a recommended temperature of 109.4 degree Fahrenheit is called? - Warm Water Bath A bath used to relieve tension or lower body temperature is called? - Cool Water Bath A bath with requires a physician order and often includes agents such as oatmeal, cornstarch soda bicarbonate is called? - Medicated Bath A CAMs treatment or method ...

A client has an oral intake during the previous 8 hours of the following: 2 cups of coffee, 240 ml milk, 3/4 cup of applesauce, 1 liter of water, 6 ounces of fruit juice, and 3 ounces of pudding. How many mL will the PN record as the total 8-hour oral intake? - 1,900 ml Intake includes all liquid taken by mouth, any foods that turn to liquid at room temperature and IV fluids or tube feedings. Applesauce and pudding aren't included. Math should have been as follows: 480 mL + 240 mL + 1,000 ...

A school nurse is performing an assessment of a student who states: "I'm too tired to keep my head up in class." The student has a low-grade fever. The nurse would interpret these findings as indicating which stage of infection? A) Incubation period B) Prodromal stage C) Full stage of illness D) Convalescent period - B) Prodromal stage A nurse is performing hand hygiene after providing patient care. The nurse's hands are not visibly soiled. Which steps in this procedure are performed...

Alkylating agents - Cyclophosphamide Ifosfamide Cardiac Toxicity Echo/Muga scans Amifostine - used in head and neck cancer to protect mucous membranes Androgens - Testosterone Acne, hypercalcemia, liver dysfunction Anti-androgens - Masculine effects in women, feminine effects in men (gynocomastia), liver dysfunction, hot flashes Anti-neoplastic drugs - Promote cell death by interfering with cellular functions to replicate. Need current height and weight for accurate dosing. Antimetabo...

classify late PP hemorrhage - after 24 hours and up to 6 weeks PP - biggest cause is retained placental fragments compared to true labor what are the signs of false labor - discomfort in back and umbilicus, inconsistent contractions that may decrease w/activity, cervix does not change describe a scalp electrode (ISE) - put on babys scalp, monitors their heart rate - usually not routinely used describe a superficial venous thrombosis - tenderness and pain in affected extremity, warm and pi...

A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. The patient's meal tray was just delivered. What foods would the nurse remove from the tray? 1.Roast beef with gravy 2.Salad with ranch dressing 3.Steamed vegetables 4.Chocolate cake - 2 A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. What lab test would the nurse evaluate to determine if there is concern for spontaneous bleeding? 1.White blood cell count 2.Hemoglobin 3.Basophil count 4.Platelet count - 4...

A 49-year-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and vomiting. Which order from the healthcare provider will the nurse implement first? - Infuse normal saline at 250 cc/hr A 52-year-old man has a triceps skinfold thickness of 18 mm, and hisweight exceeds the ideal body weight for his height by 23%. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify for this patient? - Obesity A client asks the nurse to take a laxative, as he or she has not had a bo...

A 49-year-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and vomiting. Which order from the healthcare provider will the nurse implement first? - Infuse normal saline at 250 cc/hr A 50-year-old female patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. The nurse anticipates that the patient will need to - collect a stool specimen. A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his hospitalization, he ...

A 16-year off boy presents with a long head, large ears, and hyper extensible joints, is very shy, and starts rocking and flapping his hands when he is upset. Which of the following is your most likely diagnosis? A. Tourette disorder B. Autism C. Fragile X D. Rett disorder - Fragile X a 17 year old arrives at the emergency department with nonspecific complaints The patient's temperature is 100.8, pulse rate and blood pressure are elevated, and pupils are dilated with decreased reaction...

16 y/o C/O feeling funny after inhaling Acetone (nail polish remover). What is your action? Do UDS; chances are they may be abusing other substances Abnormalities, changes/deficits in which structures of the brain are associated with aggressive and impulsive behavior ? Prefrontal cortex Amygdala Hippocampus Basal ganglia limbic Regions Abnormalities in the Prefrontal cortex, Amygdala, Basal ganglia, and Hippocampus can cause what 3 symptoms? Aggression Impulsivity Difficulty with ab...

16yr old falls with wrong crowd may have what disorder - Conduct disorder 3 SSRI to treat agoraphobia long term - Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft 3 yr old play with self, says naughty things. Normal for which theorist - Piaget A patient develops NMS after taking Risperdal, what other atypical should be avoided - Zyprexa A patient on erythromycin the provider should increase or decrease xanax level - increase A patient on trazodone drinking grapefruit juice would need the dose to be decreased or i...

A 68-year-old patient who is hospitalized with pneumonia is disoriented and confused 3 days after admission. Which information indicates that the patient is experiencing delirium rather than dementia? The patient was alert and oriented when admitted The patient's speech is fragmented and incoherent The patient is oriented to person but disoriented to place and time The patient has a history of increasing confusion over several years - The patient was alert and oriented when admitted A cl...

After surgery for presbyopia, what should the patient notify the provider of? - Increased pain and temperature or any unusual feelings Calcium Electrolyte values - 8.2-10.2 mEq/L During evaluation phase, if the outcomes weren't satisfactory, what should happen? - Nursing process should start over again to determine the reasons for failure How do alpha - 2 agonists provide analgesic effects? - Activates alpha - 2 receptors at spinal cord How do ion channel blockers provide analgesic effect...

A 26 year old patient arrives to the ED with a history of opioid use which of the following symptoms indicate a patient is experiencing withdrawal select all that apply a. runny nose b. irritability c. nausea/vomiting ue e. seizures - a c e A nurse is administering medications to patients in a psych unit what should the nurse ensure a. The patient must take their medication they have no right to refuse b. ensure the patient swallows all medication and does not palm or cheek c. Tell th...

A client comes into the ER with a severe headache, nausea, and vomiting, the patient's spouse reports thinking the leftover pizza was the cause. On assessment, the patient's blood pressure was 196/124, which of the following medications can contribute to the symptoms? - Nardil. A client is diagnosed with depression and presents to the ER having suicidal ideation with a plan and intent to attempt suicide. Which of the following methods has the highest level of lethality? - Using a gun. Ju...

A client is participating in a therapy group and focuses on viewing all team members as equally important in helping the clients meet their goals. The nurse is implementing which therapeutic approach? - Milieu therapy All treatment team members are viewed as significant and valuable to the client's successful treatment outcomes in milieu therapy. A nurse is caring for a patient with depression. Which tools should the nurse use to assess the severity of depression in the patient? Select al...

How long can adults 18 years or older be confined to restraints? 4 hours. How long can children 9 years and younger be confined to restraints? 1 hour. How long can children and adolescents 9 to 17 years be confined to restrained? 2 hours. How often must you assess a patient who is in restraints? At regular and frequent intervals such as every 15 to 30 minutes for physical needs (e.g., food, hydration, and toileting), safety, and comfort. If a patient must be restrained for self-destruct...

3 main consequences of bone marrow dysfunction anemia infection bleeding 3 yr old falls brief loss of consiousness and vomiting why CT? to see how extensive injury is 3 yr old submerssion what is priority oxygenation 4 week old how can mom protect baby against meningtitis HIB 4 yo routine office visit what would you include? SATA mearsuring ht and wt, developmental screening, hearing and vision, functional and structural family assessment 4yr old with type 1 DM and is having uncontr...