CARRINGTON'S UTILITY STUDY GUIDE

Advance directives must be honored as long as family members agree with the resident's decisions

Urine that is bright red with clots is an indication of arterial bleeding

Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine Answer: A The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The American Nurses Association suppo...

A client with a primary brain tumor has developed syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse will expect to see which clinical findings upon assessment? (Select all that apply). a. Nausea and vomiting b. Hyperthermia c. Bradycardia d. Increased weight e. Decreased serum sodium f. Decreased level of consciousness

A client is diagnosed with a mild case of an autoimmune disorder and is beginning a treatment regimen. What is the mainstay of treatment with an autoimmune disorder? Plasmapheresis Antiviral medications Antibiotics Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants

A nurse practitioner is explaining to a new group of nurses mechanisms of autoimmune diseases. The nurse describes that in T-cell anergy, which factor may break down and result in autoimmune activation of T cells? Expression of the costimulatory molecule

Which resident of a long-term care facility is most likely to be exhibiting the signs and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? a. An 81-year-old smoker who has increased exercise intolerance, a fever, and increased white blood cells b. An 88-year-old female who experiences acute shortness of breath and airway constriction when exposed to tobacco smoke c. A 79-year-old lifetime smoker who is reporting shortness of breath and pain on deep inspiration d. An 81-year-old man ...

For the most part, all Enterobacteriaceae are positive for which biochemical reactions? A. Glucose, oxidase, and catalase B. Glucose, indole, and oxidase C. Glucose, reduce nitrates to nitrites, and oxidase D. Glucose, catalase, and reduce nitrates to nitrites

Which of the following was NOT an aspect of Pasteur's experiments to disprove spontaneous generation? A. The necks of the flasks he used were bent into an S-shape B. The flasks were free of microbes until they opened C. He boiled the infusions to kill any microbes present. D. The flasks were incubated for very long periods of time E. The flasks he used were sealed with corks

1) A nurse enters the room of a client who is on contact precautions and find the client lying on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Call the provider. B. Ask a staff member for assistance getting the client back in bed. C. Inspect the client for injuries. D. Instruct the client to ask for help if he needs to get out of bed.

A nurse in the ED is performing triage for a group of clients following a MVC. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider assess first? -A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia -A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle -A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement -A client who has abrasions to the face and is requesting medication for severe pain

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has major depression disorder ( MDD). Which of the following finding should the nurse expect? 1. Significant change in weight 2. Hyperexcitability 3.Exaggerated response of pleasure to stimuli 4. Attention-seeking behavior

A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission? A. A client who has schizophrenia with delusions of grandeur B. A client who has manifestations of depression and attempted suicide a year ago C. A client who has borderline personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man with a metal rod D. A client who has bipolar disorder and paces quickly around the room...

The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and who has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is: a. Excited about her pregnancy but nervous about the...

An 18-year-old basketball player fell and twisted his ankle during a game. Which type of analgesic is he likely to be given? a. A synthetic opioid, such as meperidine hydrochloride b. An opium alkaloid, such as morphine sulphate c. An opioid antagonist, such as naloxone hydrochloride (Suboxone®) d. A non-opioid analgesic, such as tramadol

In which step of the nursing process does the nurse determine the outcome of medication administration? a. Planning b. Assessment c. Evaluation d. Implementation

1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as A. pharmacotherapeutics B. pharmacodynamics C. pharmacokinetics D. pharmacy E. posology

During the implementation phase of the nursing process for medication administration, which procedure is considered essential? a. Monitor the patient's response to the drug therapy b. Following the five rights of medication administration c. Establishing measurable and realistic outcomes d. Use NANDA nursing dagnoses to plan care delivery

A patient needs discharge instructions on how to administer heparin. After the nurse demonstrates injection techniques, the patient states, "I need a nurse, I can't do this." Which would be an INAPPROPRIATE response? A) "I can see that you're not trying." B) "Let's talk about how you're feeling." C) "I'll demonstrate as many times as needed." D) "Learning to give an injection may be frightening."

To establish a good interview relationship with an adolescent, which strategy is most appropriate? 1. Asking personal questions unrelated to the situation 2. Writing down everything the teen says 3. Asking open-ended questions 4. Discussing the nurse's own thoughts and feelings about the situation