TOPNOTCH EXAM GUIDES

Prefix - beginning of a word Suffix - word ending combining form - combination of the root and the combining vowel Lithasis - condition of stones -asis, -asia - state, condition Psychology - study of the mind Caudal - pertaining to the tail

rhinitis is the inflammation of the - nose pulmonary refers to the - lungs pharyngitis is inflammation of the - throat chronic laryngitis is most likely to cause - aphonia an agent to prevent or relieve a cough is - antitussive inspiration is - breathing air into the lungs inability to comunicate through speech, writing or signs caused by improper function of the brain is - aphasia pneumonia is - inflammation of the lungs tiny air sacs which the exchange of oxygen and car...

The main body of a word is called a: - ANSWER - word root Latin roots are used to write words naming and describing: - ANSWER - structures of the body When written alone, a prefix is usually followed by this to indicate that another word follows the prefix to make a complete word: - ANSWER - hyphen A combining vowel is used: - ANSWER - when the suffix that follows begins with a consonant. Which word root is Greek for "stone"? - ANSWER - Lithos The punctuation mark that desig...

What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? (Topic 4) - CORRECT ANSWER- - ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? (Topic 4) A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B....

A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to a teacher at school. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment? a)Tell me about your siblings? B)Tell me what kind of music you like? c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol? d) Tell me about your school schedule? - CORRECT ANSWER- Tell me how often do you drink alcohol A nurse is observing bonding to the c...

Administering medications through a NG tube - ANS -Administer meds separately Do NOT mix with enteral feedings Dissolve crushed tablets in 15-30 mL Flush tubing before & before each medications with 10-30mL of water Expected finding during cardiac catheterization - ANS -Patient will feel warmth & flushed when dye is inserted what is Postural drainage - ANS -method of positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs Postu...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a leg cast and is returning to demonstrate on the proper use of crutches while climbing stairs. Identify the sequence the client should follow when demonstrating crutch use. - Brings the crutches and the affected leg up to the stair - Places body weight on the crutches - Shifts weight from the crutches to the unaffected leg - Advances the unaffected leg onto the stair - ANSWER -- Places body weight on the crutches - Advances the unaffected leg onto ...

What must be done immediately - Administration of analgesic or antiemetic, assessment of unstable/stable client Assignment, Delegation and Supervision Managing Client Care: Evaluating Time Management Practices (RM Leadership 7.0 Chp. 1) When do you docuement? (Name two key components) - As soon as possible after completion. Throughout the whole shift Assignment, Delegation and Supervision Managing Client Care: Evaluating Time Management Practices (RM Leadership 7.0 Chp. 1)

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RN on a MS. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? - ANSWER -Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence RN delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty . Which of the following info should the nurse share with the AP? - ANSWER -client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating client had pain meds 30 minutes ago RN is making assignments. Which...