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The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directly associated with the pituitary gland. ...

An ER nurse is completing an assessment on a patient that is alert but struggles to answer questions. When she attempts to talk, she slurs her speech and appears very frightened. What additional clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to find if nacy's sysmptoms have been caused by a brain attack (stroke)? A. A carotid bruit B. A hypotensive blood pressure C. hyperreflexic deep tendon relexes. D. Decreased bowel sounds A) A carotid bruit. Rationale: the carotid artery (artery to the brain)...

A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? (ANS- Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics. When assessing a client with wrist restraints, the nurse observes that the fingers on the right hand are blue. What action should the LPN implement first? (ANS- Loosen the right wrist restraint. The LPN/LVN is assessing the nutr...

A client reports to the nurse he has not had a BM in 2 days. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? A. instruct caregiver to offer a glass of prune juice B. notify HCP and request script for stool softener C. Assess clients med rec and see normal BM pattern D. Instruct caregiver to increase clients fluids to five 8 ounce glasses per day. - C!! Always assess first. You dont know enough to ask for stool softener A client who has COPD is resting in semi fowlers w/ O2 BNC 2L. The...

The community health nurses is counseling a group of 14 year olds about safe sexual practices. Which health teaching strategy would be most effective for the nurse to use with this age group. A.Encourage group members to describe personal experiences in practicing safe sex B. Provide the group with statistical data about behaviors leading to venereal diseases C. Tell the group that for aids prevention abstinence is the best safe sex practice D. Role play situations in which the adolescent is rew...

HESI-RN MED-SURG Questions and Answers 2022 The nurse assesses a postoperative client whose skin is cool, pale, and moist. The client is very restless and has scant urine output. Oxygen is being administered at 2 L/min, and a saline lock is in place. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? A.Measure the urine specific gravity. B.Obtain IV fluids for infusion per protocol. C.Prepare for insertion of a central venous catheter. D.Auscultate the client's breath sounds. - Correct An...

C - When the chromosomes line up in mitosis this is known as which phase? A. Telophase B. Anaphase C. Metaphase D. Prophase B - Which cellular organelle contains enzymes that are considered digestive? A. Golgi Apparatus B. Lysosomes C. Nucleus D. Ribosomes B - Organs repair themselves through a process of?

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem. The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium. (Lithotabs) ...

"A mother tells the nurse that her child does not want anything to do with toilet training and yells "NO!" consistently when she tries to toilet train. The child is 2 years old. According to Erikson, the nurse interprets that the child is experiencing which psychosocial crisis?" a. autonomy vs shame and doubt b. initiative vs guilt c. industry vs inferiority d. trust vs mistrust (answer) Autonomy vs shame and doubt A 2-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with juvenile rheumatoid arth...

A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? (correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and frequently forgets to go to the bathroom While monitoring a client during a seizure, which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply) (correct Answ...

In this digital pdf you will find super summarized notes for NCLEX as inspired by Mark Klimek's nursing lectures. Use of visuals and graphics is employed to help you remember the keys points.

When used alongside the Mark K's lecture notes, this 150+ pages blue book review will help you pass the NCLEX exam with good grades Name the five/six essential nutrients - carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water The major source of energy for the body is - carbs carbs provide Kcalories per 1 gram - 4

This is a digital pdf file of Mark K's yellow book reviewed thoroughly to help nursing student excel in their NCLEX Exam

This is a Summarized Study Guide of Mark Klimek’s Lectures 1 to 12 to help nursing student pass the NCLEX Exam

ACLS Final Comprehensive Test Bank Solution Guide updated 2021/2022 BLS & Chocking Relief of Adults, Children, Infants; Opioid Overdose; EKG interpretation; Cardiac anatomy; Team dynamics; BLS/Primary/Secondary Assessment; H's & T's; Airway Management; Bradycardia ACLS Algorithm; ACS ACLS Algorithm; Stroke ACLS Algorithm; Tachycardia ACLS Algorithm; Immediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care ACLS Algorithm; Phamacology What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? Correct Ans- respi...

This is an updated version of ATI TEAS 2022 Science exam Review 1. Bronchial epithelial cell membranes possess which of the following? A. microvilli B. cilia C. flagella D. dendrites - B. Cilia 2. Emulsification of fats requires ___ and occurs in the ___. A. amylase; stomach B. bile; stomach C. amylase; small intestine D. bile; small intestine - D. bile; small intestine 3. In immune functions involving T-helper cells, the T-helper cell most likely engages in which of the following? A. phag...

emphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute. - 100 depth of compressions for children to adult - 2 inches depth of compression for infants - 1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest. 1 1/2" compressions should be started what time limit? - 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. what are the signs of cardiac arrest? - victim is unresponsive/not breathing/ineffective breathing

a nurse is assisting w/ the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. the nurse should explain that it is important to have a second nurse review the dosage of high-alert medications, such as heparin & insulin, for what reason? - dosage errors have the potential for significant harm to the client a nurse is caring for a client who is to receive omeprazole (Prilosec) 40 mg PO daily. the client tells the nurse that the pill is too hard to swallow. what action should the nurse take? - request a l...

Please note, this not the actual text book, but a test bank Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)? a. To test and license LPN/LVNs. b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While i...

Chapter 01: Foundations of Maternity, Women’s Health, and Child Health Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which factor significantly contributed to the shift from home births to hospital births in the early 20th century? a. Puerperal sepsis was identified as a risk factor in labor and delivery. b. Forceps were developed to facilitate difficult births. c. The importance of early parental-infant contact was identified. d. Technologic developments became available to physicians. ANS: D Technolog...