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4. a nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. The client is unable to void on the bedpan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Scan the bladder with a portable ultrasound

1. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about wound care with a family member of a client who is postoperative. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? a) Administer an analgesic following wound care. (The nurse should remind the family member to administer an analgesic prior to wound care to prevent discomfort.) b) Irrigate the wound with povidone iodine. (The nurse should remind the family member to irrigate the wound with 0.9% sodium chloride.) c) Cleanse the ...

1. The nurse manager of a pediatric clinic could confirm that the new nurse recognized the purposeof the HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile when the new nurse responds that it is used to assess for needs related to a. anticipatory guidance. b. low-risk adolescents. c. physical development. d. sexual development. ANS: A The HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile is a psychosocial assessment screening tool which assesseshome, education, activities, drugs, sex, and suicide for the purpos...

1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patients input. The patient states, How is this different from what the doctor does? Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your doctor. b. The nurses job is to help the doctor by collecting information and communicating any problems that occur. c. Nurse...

NCLEX-PN EXAM WITH ANSWERS4. The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield tongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside? A. A pair of forceps B. A torque wrench C. A pair of wire cutters D. A screwdriver 5. An infant weighs 7 pounds at birth. The expected weight by 1 year should be: A. 10 pounds B. 12 pounds C. 18 pounds D. 21 pounds

2. Answer: A: Gastric lavage PRN Removing as much of the drug as possible is the first step in treatment for this drug overdose. This is best done by gastric lavage. The next drug to give would be activated charcoal, then mucomyst and lastly the IV fluids. 3. Which complication of cardiac catheterization should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure? A. angina at rest B. thrombus formation C. dizziness D. falling blood pressure 3. Answer: B: thrombus for...

NCLEX ONE, NUR2407/ NUR 2407 QUESTISCORE: 173 OF 175 CORRECT 1. Lidocaine is a medication frequently ordered for the client experiencing: A. Atrial tachycardia B. Ventricular tachycardia C. Heart block D. Ventricular bradycardia Explanation: Answer B is correct. Lidocaine is used to treat ventricular tachycardia. This medication slowly exerts an antiarrhythmic effect by increasing the electric stimulation threshold of the ventricles without depressing the force of ventricular c...

1. 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 ...

2023_2024 NCLEX-PN TEST PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS1. A client with AIDS asks the nurse why he can’t have a pitcher of water at his bedside so he can drink whenever he likes. The nurse should tell the client that: A. It would be best for him to drink tap water. B. He should drink less water and more juice. C. Leaving a glass of water makes it easier to calculate his intake. D. He shouldn’t drink water that has been sitting longer than 15 minutes. Answer D: The client...

1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditional adult learner? a. One who has been out of school for many years b. One who has children and grandchildren c. One who knows the routine of education d. One who is in his or her early 20s ANS: D Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly from high school or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The learner who has...

Test bank Varcarolis Foundations of Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing 9th Edition Chapter 1-36 | Complete Guide Newest Version . A family has a long history of conflicted relationships among the members. Which family member’s comment best reflects a mentally healthy perspective? a. “I’ve made mistakes but everyone else in this family has also.” b. “I remember joy and mutual respect from our early years together.” c. “I will make some changes in my behavior for the good of the f...

4. Which technique is most likely to result in the patient's understanding of questions? a. Use phrases that are commonly used by other patients in the area. b. Use the patient's own terms if possible. c. Use language that keeps the patient from being expselected answerive in his or her selected answerwer. d. Use proper medical and technical terminology. e. Use the simplest language possible.

Test Bank Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 9th Edition latest QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 1. A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a. Conduct mental health assessments. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. d. Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B In most states, prescriptive privileges are gra...

1. The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? a. Anxiety b. Anxiety related to new drug therapy c. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as ―I‘m upset about having to test my blood sugars.‖ d. Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as ―I‘m upset about hav...

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice: Quizzes and Test Question with all the correct answers latest You arrive at the scene of a shooting in a housing project and find a patient lying on the sidewalk in a pool of blood. An obvious, large gaping open wound to the upper thigh is spurting blood. The patient is still clutching a pistol while thrashing around and screaming. Your first action should be to: a. immediately apply direct pressure to the open thigh wound b. restrain the patient and att...

TEST BANK - ESSENTIALS OF MATERNITY, NEWBORN, WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSING (5TH BY RICCI)LATEST . The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive...

2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes some degree of diarrhea. 3. Mild muscle weakness is normal. 4. Moderate amounts of alcohol are safe with colchicine. Ans: 2

7. Which of the following systems of the human body includes all ductless glands of the body? a. Endocrine b. Integumentary c. Muscular d. Glandular ANS: A REF: 6 8. Which of the following body systems helps to regulate body temperature? a. Circulatory b. Urinary c. Endocrine d. Nervous ANS: A REF: 7 9. Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? a. Radius b. Hip bone c. Clavicle d. Sternum ANS: D REF: 7 10. How many bones are there in the adult axial skel...

2. The nurse is reviewing a depressed client's history from an earlier admission. Documentation of anhedonia is noted. The nurse understands that this finding refers to A) Reports of difficulty falling and staying asleep B) Expression of persistent suicidal thoughts C) Lack of enjoyment in usual pleasures D) Reduced senses of taste and smell The correct answer is C: Lack of enjoyment in usual pleasures

PMHNP certification Exam (Actual test verified A1. Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression): D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count the risk ...