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1. An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician who does not restrict the types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the APRN’s prescriptive authority be described? a. Full authority b. Independent c. Without limitation d. Limited authority ANS: B The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body does not require that the APRN work und...

Billy Johnson 13 yo “I hate school” With his mother Observations ● Fidgeting ● Warm, dry skin Last Visit One year ago, billy was seen for his well check. He was noted to be a little hyperactive at times; his parents had recently divorced and he was a little irritable and frustrated with having to go between his mother’s and father’s house. Had difficulty following his coach’s directions. Father has a history of cocaine abuse. History 1. How can I help you today? a. M...

For which clinical indicator associated with a complication of portal hypertension would the nurse assess the client? A. liver abscess B. intestinal obstruction C. perforation of the duodenum D. hemorrhage from esophageal varices {{Ans- c. The increased pressure within the portal circulatory system causes increased pressure in areas of portal systemic collateral circulation (most importantly, in the distal esophagus and proximal stomach). Hemorrhage is a possible complication. Liver absces...

1. The patient made a of arranging the food on his plate A. Formal B. Ritualistic C. Formalizing D. Ritual 2. After becoming INVALID . . . A. Dejected B. Shamefully fearful C. Injured D. Symbiotic 3. What is another word for AEGIS? A. Relationship B. Respectability C. Ramifications D. Responsibility 4. Someone who is FRUSTRATED/ANNOYED is? A. Exacerbated B. Transient C. Lithe D. Terse 5. Another word for STRICT is? A. Stringent B. Daily C. Weekly D. Nominal 6. ...

1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the pelvic veins and increase venous return. 2. A 26-year-old, gra...

1. The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction? Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched 2. An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely cyanotic and hyperpneic. Which action should the nurse implement first? Place the infant in a knee- chest position 3. A child admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis is demonstrating...

1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer’s solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the client’s heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nurse implement first? a. Measure and document the cl...

Test Bank for Safe Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Care 2nd edition by Linnard-palmer 2023

Contents Advisory board Contributors and consultants How to use this book 1 Adult care v vi viii 1 Cardiovascular system 1 Hematologic and immune systems 14 Respiratory system 19 Neurosensory system 29 Musculoskeletal system 47 Gastrointestinal system 57 Genitourinary system 68 Endocrine system 78 Integumentary system 85 2 Maternal-neonatal care 92 Antepartum 92 Intrapartum 100 Postpartum 105 Neonatal period 109 3 Pediatric care ...

THE GAME OF BRIDGE The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and a good teacher, even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding and playing, Bridge requires the player's undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of playing cards evenly between the four players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. ...