Brainarium

6 rights of medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER-Right drug Right dose Right patient Right route Right time Right documentation Right Drug - CORRECT ANSWER-Proper identification of the ordered drug is required. Check medication against the physicians order form. As a Registered Nurse, you have the responsibility before administering any medication, to ensure that the dose and drug is appropriate for the patient. You also have the responsibility to clarify orders, which are unclea...

• What is the best agent to use against mycoplasma? - CORRECT ANSWER-BM cyclin - a combination of two antibiotics (tiamulin and minocycline) that effectively targets mycoplasma growth • For successful harvest, each new batch of hypotonic solution should be evaluated by: - CORRECT ANSWER-comparing the new lot to a lot already in use • Colagenase, pronase, and trypsin are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Proteolytic enzymes - break down tissues into singlecell suspensions • When harvesting periph...

What are the basics of in situ hybridization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pretreatment of slides with acid, extraction of DNA with barium hydroxide, and incubation in 2xSSC to promote denaturation. The following are indicators for amniocentesis except: - CORRECT ANSWER-A family history of an autosomal recessive disorder. When a bone marrow sample cannot be delivered to the lab within 4 hrs, the sample should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Be put in media and kept at room temp. A PB sample is clotted. What do you...

A specimen was processed for cytogenetic studies. The culture, harvest, slide preparation and staining procedures went along without unusual incidents. Seven slides were dropped and five were stained. However, upon microscopic analysis, all cells observed were interphase cells, no mitotic cells were present. Other specimens harvested on the same day had fair to good mitotic index. What is the appropriate course of action? a. Obtain new specimen for repeat studies b. Retrieve the fixed sus...

How do you find the perimeter and area of a rectangle? CORRECT ANSWER – P = 2l + 2w P = 2 (l + w) A = lw How do you find the area of a parallelogram? CORRECT ANSWER – A = bh How do you find the circumference and area of a circle? CORRECT ANSWER – C = 2 × π × r C = π × d A = π × r² What is the Pythagorean Theorem? CORRECT ANSWER – a² + b² = c²How do you find the area of a triangle? CORRECT ANSWER – A = (1/2)bh How do you find the area of a trapezoid? CORRECT A...

Instructor communication - CORRECT ANSWER-Actively communicate on the floor when students need help, new explanations, struggling with concept, sensitive needs, correcting work What to do with unruly/unwilling students - CORRECT ANSWER-Engage them in conversation to refocus them on work, fall back on prerequisite knowledge to boost their confidence, and move them away from distractions if necessary. Be as firm as necessary. What to do with overloaded/fatigued students - CORRECT ANSWER-Hav...

Rules of team teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-Assign team roles, Rotate and read the floor, Engage students appropriately, Interact with students effectively, Disengage and communicate, Communication and accountability for student progress, Understand team roles/accountability/communication, Gives students space to develop without instructor, Students hear multiple instructor voices, Instructors are productive and precise, Vibrant safe space Mathnasium is all about - CORRECT ANSWER-custom and pe...

Bulk-Forming Laxative teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse should inform the client that bulk-forming laxatives should be mixed with a glass of water just prior to administration & follow with an additional glass of water to prevent fecal impaction. COPD- discharge medication - CORRECT ANSWER-Guaifenesin is a mucolytic prescribed to liquefy secretions. The nurse should review guaifenesin with the client to facilitate expectoration of thick mucus associated with COPD. Acetylcysteine evaluati...

1. Which risk factor places the older adult client at increased risk for surgical complications? A. Increased cardiac output B. Decreased respiratory muscle strength C. Enhanced renal clearance D. Improved immune response Correct Answer: B. Decreased respiratory muscle strength Rationale: Older adults are at increased risk due to normal physiological changes such as reduced respiratory muscle strength. 2. Upon completing the client’s assessment, which surgical risk factors does the nur...

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler. Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed? a. Primes the inhaler with 7 pumps. b. Attaches spacer device to the inhaler. c. Rinses the after each use. d. Stores the medication at room temperature. Primes the inhaler with 7 pumps. A client with heart failure (HF) develops hyperaldosteronism and spironolactone is prescribed. Which ins...

Which side effect will the nurse instruct the patient to expect when prescribed scopolamine transdermal patch for motion sickness? 1. Irritability 2. Dry mouth 3. Urinary frequency 4. Increased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Dry mouth Which instruction will the nurse include in a teaching session for a patient with peptic ulcers regarding nonpharmacological interventions to use along with prescribed medications? 1. "Reduce your intake of caffeinated beverages such as coffee and colas...

Which side effect will the nurse instruct the patient to expect when prescribed scopolamine transdermal patch for motion sickness? 1. Irritability 2. Dry mouth 3. Urinary frequency 4. Increased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Dry mouth Which instruction will the nurse include in a teaching session for a patient with peptic ulcers regarding nonpharmacological interventions to use along with prescribed medications? 1. "Reduce your intake of caffeinated beverages such as coffee and colas...

Which condition is treated with a histamine2 blocker? Select all that apply. • Gastric ulcer • Duodenal ulcer • Gastroesophageal reflux disease Rationale: Histamine2 blockers are effective in treating gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which statement regarding the pharmacodynamics of cimetidine is accurate? • The elimination half-life of cimetidine is 1.5 to 2 hours. Rationale: The elimination half-life of cimetidine is 1.5 to 2 hours...

In which time frame would a nurse expect omeprazole to reach its peak concentration? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 Hours Which statement regarding the pharmacokinetic profile of esomeprazole is inaccurate? "Esomeprazole is well absorbed after oral administration." "The drug is less than 50% protein bound." "Esomeprazole is extensively metabolized in the liver." "The drug undergoes excretion in the urine." - CORRECT ANSWER - "The drug is less than 50% protein bound." ...

Which statement by the nursing student about the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) requires further intervention? A. "PPIs inhibit active parietal cell acid secretion." B. "They inhibit ATPase that generates gastric acid." C. "They promote irreversible hydrogen or potassium ATPase inhibition." D. "PPIs work by blocking histamine2 receptors, which reduces gastric acid secretion." - CORRECT ANSWER In which time frame would a patient expect to exper...

Which route of administration is appropriate to administer argatroban? a) Intradermal b) Intravenous c) Intramuscular d) Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Intravenous Rationale: Argatroban is given only by the intravenous route as a continuous infusion. Argatroban is not approved for intradermal, intramuscular, or subcutaneous administration. pg 606 Which frequency of bleeding is seen in a patient with moderate hemophilia? a) Once monthly b) During mild injuries c) Once or twice weekly...

Deaf Theatre West - CORRECT ANSWER-actors do sign language while performing Types-Examples of Conventions - CORRECT ANSWER-History of theater is about the change of conventions Close examination of theatrical conventions tells a lot about culture Women didn't appear on british stage until 1660 Black and white actors didn't share a stage in the US before the 20th century antagonist/protagonist- we know them based on what they want and how it creates conflict Stock characters- station...

Which of the following statements would relate to a blind ad? A. A brokerage house ad that has no address. B. An ad that does not state who the owner is. C. An ad that does not indicate it’s listed by a brokerage firm. D. When a licensee acting as a “For Sale by Owner” fails to list owner/agent in the ad. When a seller lists his property with a broker and the seller subsequently files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, what is the status of the broker's listing? A. The listing is unaffecte...

Which of the following would not be included in the bundle of rights of ownership? Usage Possession Sell the property at any time Refuse to sell under Eminent Domain - CORRECT ANSWER-Refuse to sell under Eminent Domain All of the following statements are true regarding discount points EXCEPT: They increase the lender's yield They reduce the lenders yield They are usually 1% of the loan amount They decrease the loan term - CORRECT ANSWER-They reduce the lenders yield Which of the fo...

Intro To Assessment (Order) - CORRECT ANSWER-- • BSI and Scene Size up (Safety) • Primary Assessment • Secondary Assessment (Medical or Trauma) • Reassessment BSI - CORRECT ANSWER-- • Body Substance Isolation are standard precautions • at minimum wear gloves • face mask, goggles Scene Size Up - CORRECT ANSWER-- • use PENMAN • p: personal, partner, patient safety, e: enviornmental dangers, n: number of pt, m: MOI or NOI, a: additional resources or help, n: need for e...