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An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which action should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident to maintain safe medication administration? [select all that apply] a. locked medication storage in the client's room b. medication administration record (MAR) c. payment forms for prescribed medications d. delivery of adequate supply of medication e. list of findings indicating medication effectiveness Correct Answer-a. locked medication st...

The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as what? Gavage Emesis Lavage Stomach pumping Correct Answer-Lavage Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of a poison, overdose of medication, or other toxic substance. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube You are providing care to a patient who has recently begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom she lives and who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of foods she should incorpor...

Chronological age is your age based on: a) how well you feel b) the passage of time c) if you floss your teeth d) how fabulous you look Correct Answer-b) the passage of time An experienced nurse tells a younger nurse who is working in a retirement home that older adults have "outlived their usefulness." What is the term for this type of prejudice? a) racism b) agism c) harassment d) whistle blowing Correct Answer-b) agism A nursing instructor teaching classes in gerontology to nursi...

Venous stasis ulcer - a primary goal int he clients plan of care is to decrease swelling in the extremities. what action should the RN take to meet this goal? Correct Answer-1. elevate legs on pillows Older male client returns to the hospital are discharge 4 days ago for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - you evaluate the 3 way indwelling urinary catheter and the irrigation system? what should you report? Correct Answer-e. the tubing that drains the urinary bladder has bright...

Gerontology Correct Answer-The study of aging or the aging process; multidisciplinary in nature. Geriatrics Correct Answer-- Medical care of the aged - "geras"- old age - "iatros"- means healer Gerontological Nursing Correct Answer-the branch of nursing "concerned w/ assessment of the health needs of older adults, planning and implementing health care to meet these needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of such care." Gerontological Nurses Correct Answer-strive to identify and use ...

301. If the nurse is initiating IV fluid replacement for a child who has dry, sticky mucous membranes, flushed skin, and fever of 103.6 F. Laboratory finding indicate that the child has a sodium concentration of 156 mEq/L. What physiologic mechanism contributes to this finding? Correct Answer-Insensible loss of body fluids contributes to the hemoconcentration of serum solutes. Rationale: Fever causes insensible fluid loss, which contribute to fluid volume and results in hemoconcentration of...

A person with AB- blood can NOT receive blood from whom? Correct Answer-AB+ Which blood group is considered the universal donor? Correct Answer-OWhat is the only artery in the body to carry oxygen poor blood? Correct Answer-Pulmonic artery Chocolate cysts of the ovaries are attributed to which of the following? Correct Answer-Endometriosis Which of the following is NOT true of synovial joints? Correct Answer-They are found in the intervertebral discs of the spinal column Ligaments connect w...

A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What does the nurse explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse? 1 They are dependent on it. 2 They lack the motivation to stop. 3 They use it for coping. 4 They enjoy the associated socialization. - Ans-1 Alcohol causes both physical and psychological dependence; the individual needs the alcohol to function. Alcoholism is a disorder that entails physical...

1.NPO status is imposed 8 hours before the procedure on a client scheduled to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at 1 p.m. On the morning of the procedure, the nurse checks the client's record and notes that the client routinely takes an oral antihypertensive medication each morning. The nurse should: A. Administer the antihypertensive with a small sip of water B. Withhold the antihypertensive and administer it at bedtime C. Administer the medication by way of the intravenous (IV) ro...

What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? Correct Answer-Calcium Which of the the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found? Correct Answer-Pelvic cavity What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? Correct Answer-Diaphragm A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tiss...

A nurse is reviewing the daily intake and output (I&O) of a patient consuming a clear diet. The drainage bag denotes a total of 1,000 mL for the past 24 hours. The total intake is: 2 8oz cups of coffee1 16-oz serving of clear soup1 pint of water consumed throughout the dayHow much is the deficit in milliliters? Correct Answer-2 8 oz cups = 16 oz 1 16 oz soup = 16 oz 1 pint water = 16 oz 16+16+16 = 48

Predicate Correct Answer-The part of the sentence that contains the action word (verb) that tells us what the subject is or does Pronouns Correct Answer-He, she, and they are examples of...? Adverbs Correct Answer--They provide more details in a sentence and modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but not nouns. -They tell you when or how something happened or how something looks or feels. - Many end in -ly and one is the word not Ex. Mrs. Cooper's car accident REGRETTABLY left her w...

A client is receiving a continuous half strength tube feeding at 50ml/hour. To prepare enough of the solution for eight hours, how many ml of full strength feeding will the nurse need? (Enter numeric value only.) Correct Answer-200ml . 25 ml of full strength feeding mixed with 25ml of water provided 50ml of half strength. 25ml × 8 hours= 200ml An elderly male client is experiencing urinary incontinence. What is the best initial nursing action? Correct Answer-Apply an external condom cathet...

The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as what? A) Gavage. B) Emesis. C) Lavage. D) Stomach pumping. Correct Answer-C Correct Answer: Lavage Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of a poison, overdose of medication, or other toxic substance. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube. You are providing care to a patient who has recently begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom she lives and who prepares many of her meals, asks what...

Which pneumatic tools are often used for delicate cutting operations and can cut case hardened locks and steel? Correct Answer-Whizzer saws Which proportioning method uses an external pump or head pressure to force foam concentrate into the fire stream at the correct ratio for the water flow? Correct Answer-Premixing method What is the term used to describe forward velocity pressure at a discharge opening while water is flowing? Correct Answer-Flow pressure Which of the following is NOT a ...

When you are in a 60 foot vehicle, how much space should you maintain in front of you at highway speeds? Correct Answer-Seven seconds What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving? Correct Answer-Pull off the road and park in an open area The best way to put out a fire is to: Correct Answer-Stand upwind and spray the base of the fire What are some causes of vehicle fires (3): Correct Answer-* Spilled fuel * Short circuits * Driver smoking Safe drivers must main...

Who must have a CDL? Correct Answer-1. Operate a vehicle with a GVWR more than 26,000lbs 2. Trailers with a GVWR more than 10,000lbs if the gross comb weight rating is more than 26,000lbs 3. More than 15 persons including driver 4. Vehicles with hazardous materials placards Can you have more than one license? Correct Answer-No. You can be fined up to $5,000 or put in jail. How long do you have to notify employer of conviction of a traffic violation? Correct Answer-30 days (except parking)....

A railroad crossing is ahead of you and you are hauling hazardous material. When you stop for the crossing, you can stop as far away as ____ feet from the nearest rail. Correct Answer-50 Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place? Correct Answer-the driver You find an overheated tire during an enroute inspection. If you are hauling hazardous materials, you must: Correct Answer-Remove the tire and ...

How long should the mud flaps on a truck and trailer be? Correct Answer-Long enough to reach within 8 in of the roadway If you're driving in town, how far will your recommended 12-15 second planning ahead measure in distance? Correct Answer-about a single block A bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles which... Correct Answer-are closer together How soon should oil pressure rise to a normal level after starting the engine? Correct Answer-within seconds If starting from a stand...

Truck escape ramps: a. Cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles. b. Are designed to protect vehicles from damage. c. Should not be used unless you have first tried all other ways to save your vehicle after brake failure. d. All of the above. Correct Answer-Correct Answer: Are designed to protect vehicles from damage. You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But traffic is now heavy, moving at 35 MPH although the speed limit is 55. The safest...