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A dipstick urinalysis is positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites in a schoolage child with dysuria and foulsmelling urine but no fever who has not had previous urinary tract infections. A culture is pending. What will the pediatric nurse practitioner do to treat this child?: Ans- Prescribe trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole (TMP) twice daily for 3 to 5 days 3. the parent of a 4monthold infant is concerned that the infant cannot hear. Which test will the primary care pediatric nurse practi...

The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a Bowenian Therapy approach in working with families realizes: A Problem-solving is the primary goal of . therapy B Understanding is the primary goal of . therapy. C Behavior change is the primary goal of . therapy D Family dialogue is encouraged. Recommending or prescribing specific readings related to the individual’s difficulties is known as which of the following? A Cognitive . Rehearsal B Mind-Reading . C Bibliotherapy . ...

The practical nurse (PN) observes a newly hired unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is counting a client’s radial pulse as seen in the picture. Which action should the PN take? a. Confirm accuracy of the pulse rate obtained by the UAP b. Instruct the UAP to report any abnormal findings c. Remind the UAP to check the clients pulse volume d. Demonstrate the correct pulse site to the UAP (follow the thumb for the radial pulse, follow the pinky for the brachial) Rationale: When checki...

Chapter 1: Women’s Health Examination and Women’s Health CareManagement 1: Elevating the head of the examining table approximately 30 degrees facilitates a. The observation of the patient's responses b. The ability of the patient to comfortably look around to distract her from the examination c: c. The contraction of the abdominal wall muscle groups, making the examination easier d. Comfortable blood pressure measurement e. The physician not being distracted by eye contact with the p...

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A patient involved in expressive psychotherapy is having intense emotional reactions to painful experiences that have been expressed. This is known as which of the following? Catharsis 3. Th e change agent in relational psychodynamic therapy is which of the following - Mindfulness 4. schizoid personality is a pathological outcome associated with which of Erikson’s psychosocial stages? Intimacy vs isolation (20-30yrs) 5. patients who would not be considered ideal candidates for psychoan...

The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider? A)Height and weight percentiles vary widely B)Growth pattern appears to have slowed C)Recumbent and standing height are different D)Short term weight changes are uneven  The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school. The father comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies any family history of ep...

Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States Multiple Choice 1. In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)? a. 2006 b. 2004 c. 2000 d. 2002 ANS: B The AACN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to meet challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs. 2. Which of the following is the best explanation f...

A coach was invited to give a presentation to a group of medical providers. The coach is an NBCHWC and has a bachelor of science degree in health science. When asked what services the coach provides the coach responded that they are able to help patients change their behaviors through motivational interviewing, improve nutrition by focusing on macronutrient prescription, and improve fitness through high-intensity interval training prescription. Which of the following did the coach violate? ...

Which of the following is a common sensory deficit of conversion disorder? Check all that apply. Delirium is an example of which type of clinical problem in psychosomatic medicine? All the following medications are used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease dementia/psychosis EXCEPT for Question 1 A Dementia . B Delirium . C Pick’s . disease D A and C . Question 2 A Blindness . B Tunnel . vision C Blindness . D Deafness . Question 3 A Psychiatric symptoms secondar...

Which of the following is consistent with the psychotherapeutic approach used by existential psychotherapists? A . The existential approach has a specific set of techniques used. B . The existential relies on the patient to drive the therapeutic direction. C . The existential therapist presents broad existential themes but avoids in-depth questioning. D . The existential psychotherapist is free to draw on techniques from other psychotherapeutic models . According to Dearing, Stue...

After a vaginal examination, the nurse determines that the client’s fetus is in an occiput posterior position. The nurse would anticipate that the client will have: A. A precipitous birth B. Intense back pain C. Frequent leg cramps D. Nausea and vomiting 3. The rationales for using a prostaglandin gel for a client prior to the induction of labor is to: A. Soften and efface the cervix B. Numb cervical pain receptors C. Prevent cervical lacerations D. Stimulate uterine contractions N...

Which of the following is a philosophical approach to psychotherapy which deals with universal themes of life? Dysregulation of this area of the brain is associated with memory problems and this person may be unable to integrate memories into the present and personal memory into identity, and thought to underlie symptoms of flashbacks, nightmares, avoidances and dissociation. Which of the following is true about communication with children and adolescents? There is growing evidence that so...

What is the current (2006) recommendation by the CDC regrading HIV testing? a. Test all patients who report risk behaviors associated with HIV. b. Test all patient unless they explicitly decline to be tested c. Test all patients d. Test only those patients who ask to be tested 3. Approximately how many working American adult women older than 18 smoke cigarettes? a. 20% b. 10% c. 5% d. 30% 4. How is screening for the rubella immunity accomplished? a. By asking the patient b. By obtain...

A nurse is caring for the full term newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Instill erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and the newborn’s eyes. b. Place identification bracelets on the newborn. c. Weigh the newborn. d. D ry the newborn 3. A nurse working in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client has dementia. The clients often agitated and frequently wanders the halls. Which of the following intervention sh...

Chapter 1. Nursing Past & Present MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which is the most influential factor that has shaped the nursing profession? 1) Physicians’ need for handmaidens 2) Societal need for healthcare outside the home 3) Military demand for nurses in the field 4) Germ theory influence on sanitation ANS: 3 Chapter number and title: 1, Nursing Past & Present Chapter learning objective: Define nursing in your own words. Chapter page reference: p. 7 Heading: Historical Context of Nursing ...

The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic c...

The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of medication patient will take per day? Selected Answer: 1500 mg  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pruritus  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A patient is to begin taking to...

Nurse theorist Dorothea Orem defines self-care activities as: A. Attainment of professional self-development goals B. Ability to persevere through hardship C. Striving to attain balance and harmony in one’s life D. Comprising activities that are performed independently by an individual to promote and maintain well-being throughout life ANS: D PTS: 1 3. Self-care and personal development are built into the standards of practice of: A. The American Holistic Nurses Association B. The Ame...

Name the hormone released by the pituitary gland that controls the release of calcitonin. Answer: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Question 8 The drug of choice for hypothyroidism is a synthetic version of which of the thyroid hormones? Answer: Synthetic Thyroxine (T 4 ) Question 9 List three common symptoms of a patient with hyperthyroidism. Answer: any 3 of the following diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue, palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat ...