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classify late PP hemorrhage - after 24 hours and up to 6 weeks PP - biggest cause is retained 
placental fragments 
compared to true labor what are the signs of false labor - discomfort in back and umbilicus, 
inconsistent contractions that may decrease w/activity, cervix does not change 
describe a scalp electrode (ISE) - put on babys scalp, monitors their heart rate - usually not routinely 
used 
describe a superficial venous thrombosis - tenderness and pain in affected extremity, warm and 
pi...
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. The patient's meal tray was just 
delivered. What foods would the nurse remove from the tray? 
1.Roast beef with gravy 
2.Salad with ranch dressing 
3.Steamed vegetables 
4.Chocolate cake - 2 
A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. What lab test would the nurse evaluate 
to determine if there is concern for spontaneous bleeding? 
1.White blood cell count 
2.Hemoglobin 
3.Basophil count 
4.Platelet count - 4...
A 49-year-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and 
vomiting. Which order from the healthcare provider will the nurse implement first? - Infuse normal 
saline at 250 cc/hr 
A 52-year-old man has a triceps skinfold thickness of 18 mm, and hisweight exceeds the ideal body 
weight for his height by 23%. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify for this patient? - 
Obesity 
A client asks the nurse to take a laxative, as he or she has not had a bo...
A 49-year-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and 
vomiting. Which order from the healthcare provider will the nurse implement first? - Infuse normal 
saline at 250 cc/hr 
A 50-year-old female patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. The nurse 
anticipates that the patient will need to - collect a stool specimen. 
A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his 
hospitalization, he ...
A 16-year off boy presents with a long head, large ears, and hyper extensible joints, is very shy, and 
starts rocking and flapping his hands when he is upset. Which of the following is your most likely 
diagnosis? 
A. Tourette disorder 
B. Autism 
C. Fragile X 
D. Rett disorder - Fragile X 
a 17 year old arrives at the emergency department with nonspecific complaints The patient's 
temperature is 100.8, pulse rate and blood pressure are elevated, and pupils are dilated with decreased 
reaction...
16 y/o C/O feeling funny after inhaling Acetone (nail polish remover). What is your action? 
Do UDS; chances are they may be abusing other substances 
Abnormalities, changes/deficits in which structures of the brain are associated with aggressive and 
impulsive behavior ? 
Prefrontal cortex 
Amygdala 
Hippocampus 
Basal ganglia 
limbic Regions 
Abnormalities in the Prefrontal cortex, Amygdala, Basal ganglia, and 
Hippocampus can cause what 3 symptoms? 
Aggression 
Impulsivity 
Difficulty with ab...
16yr old falls with wrong crowd may have what disorder - Conduct disorder 
3 SSRI to treat agoraphobia long term - Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft 
3 yr old play with self, says naughty things. Normal for which theorist - Piaget 
A patient develops NMS after taking Risperdal, what other atypical should be avoided - Zyprexa 
A patient on erythromycin the provider should increase or decrease xanax level - increase 
A patient on trazodone drinking grapefruit juice would need the dose to be decreased or i...
A 68-year-old patient who is hospitalized with pneumonia is disoriented and confused 3 days after 
admission. Which information indicates that the patient is experiencing delirium rather than dementia? 
The patient was alert and oriented when admitted 
The patient's speech is fragmented and incoherent 
The patient is oriented to person but disoriented to place and time 
The patient has a history of increasing confusion over several years - The patient was alert and 
oriented when admitted 
A cl...
After surgery for presbyopia, what should the patient notify the provider of? - Increased pain and 
temperature or any unusual feelings 
Calcium Electrolyte values - 8.2-10.2 mEq/L 
During evaluation phase, if the outcomes weren't satisfactory, what should happen? - Nursing 
process should start over again to determine the reasons for failure 
How do alpha - 2 agonists provide analgesic effects? - Activates alpha - 2 receptors at spinal cord 
How do ion channel blockers provide analgesic effect...
A 26 year old patient arrives to the ED with a history of opioid use which of the following symptoms 
indicate a patient is experiencing withdrawal 
select all that apply 
a. runny nose 
b. irritability 
c. nausea/vomiting 
ue 
e. seizures - a c e 
A nurse is administering medications to patients in a psych unit what should the nurse ensure 
a. The patient must take their medication they have no right to refuse 
b. ensure the patient swallows all medication and does not palm or cheek 
c. Tell th...