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What is gastritis? - Ans-Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated What are the causes of gastritis? - Ans-Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria What is GERD? - Ans-the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly acidic stomach acid that comes up. What are the causes of GERD? - Ans-Any condition or agen...

Explain primary prevention - Ans-Preventing"; altering susceptibility or reducing exposure of disease for people Explain secondary prevention - Ans-"Screening"; early detection, screening, and management of disease to catch disease early before it spreads Explain tertiary prevention - Ans-"Treating" and preventing further complications from a disorder or disease after the person has the condition What are examples of primary prevention? - Ans-Vaccinations and Handwashing What are exa...

List Maslow's hierarchy of needs from the top of the pyramid to the bottom. - Ans-Self-actualization Self-esteem Love and belonging Safety and security Physiological needs List the components of the nursing process in the correct order. - Ans-Assessment Diagnosis Planning outcomes Planning interventions Implementation Evaluation What is assessment? - Ans-Systematic gathering of information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individua...

A patient on a medical- surgical floor reports having shortness of breath. The nurse needs to conduct which type of assessment? - Ans-A problem-based/focused assessment For which patient is a shift assessment indicated? - Ans-The person who had abdominal surgery yesterday Which of the following examples represents a secondary prevention level of health promotion? - AnsBlood pressure screenings Which of the following is an example of objective data? - Ans-Vomiting A nurse suspects a patient...

How do you measure fundal height Correct Answer-symphysis pubis to top of uterus When can you start to hear fetal heart tones? Correct Answer-around 12 wks What is quickening? Correct Answer-fetal movements felt by the mother When is quickening felt Correct Answer-between 16-20 weeks Abnormal Complaints in first trimester Correct Answer-1st trimester: Vaginal bleeding Book: spotting, bleeding, cramping, painful urination, severe vomiting and/or diarrhea, fever > 100.4, symptoms of vagin...

What is the passive communication style? - Ans-Brush it off, let things happen What is the assertive communication style? - Ans-Direct, open communication What is the aggressive communication style? - Ans-"We're doing things my way" What is the passive-aggressive communication style? - Ans-Say something aggressive, but let it be passive or vice versa What are the five steps to assertive communication? - Ans-1. Get their attention. 2. Describe the situation. 3. Express how you feel (usi...

the study of all aspects of the aging process is known as - Ans-gerontology the care of older adults - Ans-geriatrics at age 65 a person is considered to have entered what period of their life? - Ans-the "Old Age" period what type of settings do most older adults live in? - Ans-non-institutional what are the areas of variability among older adults? - Ans--physiological health -cognitive health -psychosocial health -functional ability -level of independence -strength and abilities ag...

What is a more accurate measure of age than chronological age? Correct Answer-The ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL's). The majority of this aged 65 and older regard their health as good or excellent Chronological age may or may not correspond to: Correct Answer-Physical, mental, social, and cultural actions and feelings Changes in the heart and lungs result in less efficient utilization of what? Correct Answer-Of oxygen, which reduces the individual's capacity to mainta...

The nurse is preparing assignments for the day shift. It is most important that the client with which diagnosis and description is assigned to a RN? A. Menorrhagia: 24 hrs post vaginal hysterectomy. B. MI: 4-days post infarction, transferred from ICU yesterday. C. Depression: Admitted during the night following a suicide attempt with an OD of Tylenol D. Pneumonia: A 4 yo who is receiving IB antibiotics Correct Answer-C. Depression: Admitted during the night following a suicide attempt with...

The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - Ans-Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should the RN review? - Ans-Hemoglobin A1C The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should the RN instruct the client to include? - Ans-...

The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - Ans-Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should the RN review? - Ans-Hemoglobin A1C The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should the RN instruct the client to include? - Ans-...

A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction? Correct Answer-Take the medication with food. A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? Correct Answer-Blood pressure. A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in 4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is best for the nurse to implement? ...

1) 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 Correct Answer-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 ...

Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% Correct Answer-A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen consumption which decreases ischemia and re...

A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting. D. Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70. Correct Correct Answer-Catapres acts as a centrally-acting analgesic and antihypertensive agent. (D) indicates a reduction in hyperte...

The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which information is most important for the nurse to assess? A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine rich foods B. Reports of nausea or vomiting C. Therapeutic serum drug levels D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to

Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? a-Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas b-assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed c-evaluate the client's ability to recognize the urge to defecate d-determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements Correct Answer-D rationale the nurse should ensure that the client is not experiencing diarrhea (answer choice D) bef...

The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a self-medication program for an older resident who is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions should the PN implement to provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication administration? (select all that apply.) Correct Answer-A. Locked medication storage in the client's room. B. Medication Administration Record (MAR). D. Delivery of adequate supply of medication. E. List of findings indicating medication effectiveness. ...

Within liver cells, glycogen can be decomposed to yield glucose. For this process to occur, which substance must also be present? Correct Answer-glucagon and epinephrine At which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur? Correct Answer-Prophase 1 Which cellular process results in the formation of sugar from carbon dioxide? Correct Answer-Calvin cycle What is the name for the small, tail-like projection from the cellular membrane that is used for locomotion? Correct Answer-Flagella Which ...

The PN findings include right-sided weakness, slurred speech and dysphagia. The PN recognizes that Mr.Ivy is at high risk for several problems. In reviewing the previously established nursing plan of care, the PN determines that which problem has the highest priority? - Ans-Aspiration Aspiration or the entry of foreign substances such as food or fluids into the lungs, may cause hypoxia or respiratory distress; this the highest After reviewing priorities, what is the next action the PN shoul...