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[Show more]A patient has a new medication prescription. To improve the intensity of the patient's response to the drug, what is the most important instruction the nurse should give the patient? The patient should take the dose: 
A. With their other medications. B. With breakfast. C. As prescribed. D. At bedti...
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A. With their other medications. B. With breakfast. C. As prescribed. D. At bedti...
What additional subjective data would you seek from the mother? Location which ear, and duration 
What is the purpose of a pneumatic bulb? The purpose of the pneumatic bulb is to assess the vibratility or mobility of the tympanic membrane. 
Which is the most appropriate pain scale to use to use when...
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What is the purpose of a pneumatic bulb? The purpose of the pneumatic bulb is to assess the vibratility or mobility of the tympanic membrane. 
Which is the most appropriate pain scale to use to use when...
A clinic nurse is teaching a client prior to surgery. The client does not seem to comprehend the teaching, forgets a lot of what is said, and asks the same questions again and again. What action by the nurse is best? a. Assess the client for anxiety. b. Break the information into smaller c. Give the...
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Add to cartA clinic nurse is teaching a client prior to surgery. The client does not seem to comprehend the teaching, forgets a lot of what is said, and asks the same questions again and again. What action by the nurse is best? a. Assess the client for anxiety. b. Break the information into smaller c. Give the...
Which of the following is indicative of the pt experiencing compensatory shock? Pt with septic shock who has warm and flushed skin 
A patient is admitted with a gastrointestinal bleed the patient's blood pressure are trending downward causing concern for shock which of the following order is priori...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is indicative of the pt experiencing compensatory shock? Pt with septic shock who has warm and flushed skin 
A patient is admitted with a gastrointestinal bleed the patient's blood pressure are trending downward causing concern for shock which of the following order is priori...
Acute illness - Generally, has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time - Usually reversable · Ex: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold 
Chronic illness - A broad term that encompasses many different physical and mental alterations in health - Usually has a slow on...
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Add to cartAcute illness - Generally, has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time - Usually reversable · Ex: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold 
Chronic illness - A broad term that encompasses many different physical and mental alterations in health - Usually has a slow on...
A person who begins to generate antibodies against himself is likely to have dysfunctional ____________ cells. 
a. T suppressor b. B antigen c. helper d. macrophage a. T suppressor 
The most important determinant of immunogenicity is: 
a. size of the antigen b. quantity c. foreigness d. complexity c...
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Add to cartA person who begins to generate antibodies against himself is likely to have dysfunctional ____________ cells. 
a. T suppressor b. B antigen c. helper d. macrophage a. T suppressor 
The most important determinant of immunogenicity is: 
a. size of the antigen b. quantity c. foreigness d. complexity c...
Lightening descent of the fetal presenting part into the pelvis, occurs approximately 10 to 14 days before labor begins 
Signs of True Labor -involve uterine and cervical changes. -productive uterine Contractions 
Ripening of the Cervix -At term, the cervix becomes still softer (described as "butte...
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Add to cartLightening descent of the fetal presenting part into the pelvis, occurs approximately 10 to 14 days before labor begins 
Signs of True Labor -involve uterine and cervical changes. -productive uterine Contractions 
Ripening of the Cervix -At term, the cervix becomes still softer (described as "butte...
Tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by which medications? 1. Salicylates, loop diuretics, quinidine, quinine or aminoglycosides 
Nurse is caring for a pt who has had a stroke involving the right cerebral hemisphere. What would the nurse findings be? Poor impulse control 
What is a ...
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Add to cartTinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by which medications? 1. Salicylates, loop diuretics, quinidine, quinine or aminoglycosides 
Nurse is caring for a pt who has had a stroke involving the right cerebral hemisphere. What would the nurse findings be? Poor impulse control 
What is a ...
Anatomy and Physiology a. Nervous system controls body functions 
b. Structural divisions of nervous system are: - Central nervous system (CNS), which consists of brain and spinal cord - Peripheral nervous system - Autonomic nervous system 
c. Skull protects brain. 
d. Meninges, three layers between...
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Add to cartAnatomy and Physiology a. Nervous system controls body functions 
b. Structural divisions of nervous system are: - Central nervous system (CNS), which consists of brain and spinal cord - Peripheral nervous system - Autonomic nervous system 
c. Skull protects brain. 
d. Meninges, three layers between...
Cultural Influences on health care -physiologic variations -reactions to pain - mental health -gender roles - language and communication -orientation to space -food and nutrition -family support -socioeconomic factors 
health disparities differences in health outcomes among groups 
Culturally Compet...
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Add to cartCultural Influences on health care -physiologic variations -reactions to pain - mental health -gender roles - language and communication -orientation to space -food and nutrition -family support -socioeconomic factors 
health disparities differences in health outcomes among groups 
Culturally Compet...
A woman has come to the clinic to seek help with a substance abuse problem. She admits to using cocaine just before arriving. Which of these assessment findings would the nurse expect to find? dilated pupils, pacing, and psychomotor agitation 
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted f...
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Add to cartA woman has come to the clinic to seek help with a substance abuse problem. She admits to using cocaine just before arriving. Which of these assessment findings would the nurse expect to find? dilated pupils, pacing, and psychomotor agitation 
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted f...
Biomedical Theory (Scientific Theory) Theory of illness causation. Based on the assumption that all events in life have a cause and effect and that the human body functions more or less mechanically. All life can be reduced or divided into smaller parts and that all reality can be observed and measu...
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Add to cartBiomedical Theory (Scientific Theory) Theory of illness causation. Based on the assumption that all events in life have a cause and effect and that the human body functions more or less mechanically. All life can be reduced or divided into smaller parts and that all reality can be observed and measu...
A trained nurse uses the technique of "Rolfing" to break up tension in client body structures. What type of CAM is being used by this nurse? Therapeutic massage; Therapeutic massage consists of an assortment of techniques that involve manipulation of soft tissues of the body through pressure and m...
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Add to cartA trained nurse uses the technique of "Rolfing" to break up tension in client body structures. What type of CAM is being used by this nurse? Therapeutic massage; Therapeutic massage consists of an assortment of techniques that involve manipulation of soft tissues of the body through pressure and m...
A client is diagnosed with external otitis. Which finding would the nurse expect to note on assessment of the client? a. A wider-than-normal ear canal b. A pearly gray tympanic membrane c. Redness and swelling in the ear canal d. An excessive amount of cerumen lodged in the ear canal c. Redness and ...
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Add to cartA client is diagnosed with external otitis. Which finding would the nurse expect to note on assessment of the client? a. A wider-than-normal ear canal b. A pearly gray tympanic membrane c. Redness and swelling in the ear canal d. An excessive amount of cerumen lodged in the ear canal c. Redness and ...
Albumin Nursing Implications Monitor vital signs, central venous pressure, intake and output. Assess for signs of vascular overload before and after administration. Monitor serum sodium levels; may cause an increase in concentrations. Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels; these values may decrea...
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Add to cartAlbumin Nursing Implications Monitor vital signs, central venous pressure, intake and output. Assess for signs of vascular overload before and after administration. Monitor serum sodium levels; may cause an increase in concentrations. Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels; these values may decrea...
Fertilization also referred to as conception and impregnation.. is the union of ovum and a spermatozoon, usually occurs: in the outer third of a fallopian tube, called the ampullar portion. Occurs in the outer 1/3 of the Fallopian tube. It depends on three separate factors: 1: equal maturation of bo...
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Add to cartFertilization also referred to as conception and impregnation.. is the union of ovum and a spermatozoon, usually occurs: in the outer third of a fallopian tube, called the ampullar portion. Occurs in the outer 1/3 of the Fallopian tube. It depends on three separate factors: 1: equal maturation of bo...
A client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and birth unit. Which test might be used to assess the client's fetal status? 
1) Amniocentesis 2) Contraction stress test (CST) 3) Ultrasound for physical structure 4) Biophysical profile (BPP) 4) Biophysical profile would be used to assess t...
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Add to cartA client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and birth unit. Which test might be used to assess the client's fetal status? 
1) Amniocentesis 2) Contraction stress test (CST) 3) Ultrasound for physical structure 4) Biophysical profile (BPP) 4) Biophysical profile would be used to assess t...
A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client, helps the nurse to understand this client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? 
A) "My life is really out of balance." B) "I knew I should have changed my diet." C) "I should have gone to church last week." D) ...
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Add to cartA client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client, helps the nurse to understand this client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? 
A) "My life is really out of balance." B) "I knew I should have changed my diet." C) "I should have gone to church last week." D) ...
Mnemonic that is used to help identify symptoms of CVA FAST Facial drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 911! 
Vital signs provide information on what type of perfusion? Central Perfusion: blood flow related to the heart 
components of mental status exam ABCT Appearance: posture, body...
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Add to cartMnemonic that is used to help identify symptoms of CVA FAST Facial drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 911! 
Vital signs provide information on what type of perfusion? Central Perfusion: blood flow related to the heart 
components of mental status exam ABCT Appearance: posture, body...
Nursing Process assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation 
Assessment Gather information about the patient's condition 
Diqgnose Identify the patients problem(s) 
Plan set goals of care and desired outcomes and identify appropriate nursing actions 
implement perform the nursing ac...
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Add to cartNursing Process assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation 
Assessment Gather information about the patient's condition 
Diqgnose Identify the patients problem(s) 
Plan set goals of care and desired outcomes and identify appropriate nursing actions 
implement perform the nursing ac...
Subjective data patient's verbal descriptions of their health problems 
assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation What are the steps of the nursing process? 
Diagnosis related to factors as evidenced by signs and symptoms What is a correct format for a nursing diagnosis? 
Coping A p...
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Add to cartSubjective data patient's verbal descriptions of their health problems 
assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation What are the steps of the nursing process? 
Diagnosis related to factors as evidenced by signs and symptoms What is a correct format for a nursing diagnosis? 
Coping A p...
An RN has a critical patient that needs constant monitoring. However, the RN also has other patients in need of care. Which tasks below could the RN delegate to the LPN to help continue the process of patient care? A. Admitting and assessing the new admission B. Completing the discharge teaching to ...
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Add to cartAn RN has a critical patient that needs constant monitoring. However, the RN also has other patients in need of care. Which tasks below could the RN delegate to the LPN to help continue the process of patient care? A. Admitting and assessing the new admission B. Completing the discharge teaching to ...
What are Nociceptors - specialized nerve endings designed to detect painful sensations - they transmit sensations to the CNS 
Which 2 primary sensory (afferent) fibers do the nociceptors carry pain signal to? - As and C fibers 
What is neuropathic pain? Give examples - implies abnormal processing of...
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Add to cartWhat are Nociceptors - specialized nerve endings designed to detect painful sensations - they transmit sensations to the CNS 
Which 2 primary sensory (afferent) fibers do the nociceptors carry pain signal to? - As and C fibers 
What is neuropathic pain? Give examples - implies abnormal processing of...
When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is: 
a. 
Palpation. 
b. 
Inspection. 
c. 
Percussion. 
d. 
Auscultation. ANS: B 
The skills requisite for the physical examination are inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The skills are performed on...
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Add to cartWhen performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is: 
a. 
Palpation. 
b. 
Inspection. 
c. 
Percussion. 
d. 
Auscultation. ANS: B 
The skills requisite for the physical examination are inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The skills are performed on...
1. The nurse recognizes which of these persons is at greatest risk for undernutrition? a. 5-month-old infant b. 50-year-old woman c. 20-year-old college student d. 30-year-old hospital administrator A 
2. When assessing a patients nutritional status, the nurse recalls that the best definition of opt...
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Add to cart1. The nurse recognizes which of these persons is at greatest risk for undernutrition? a. 5-month-old infant b. 50-year-old woman c. 20-year-old college student d. 30-year-old hospital administrator A 
2. When assessing a patients nutritional status, the nurse recalls that the best definition of opt...
Evidence validates the importance of using the assessment techniques 
Subjective Data what the person says about himself or herself during history taking 
Objective Data what you as the health professional observe by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination...
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Add to cartEvidence validates the importance of using the assessment techniques 
Subjective Data what the person says about himself or herself during history taking 
Objective Data what you as the health professional observe by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination...
Database - totality of information available about the patient - subjective data - objective data - Pts medical records - lab studies 
Purpose of assessment - make judgement or diagnosis 
Diagnostic reasoning process of analyzing health data and drawing conclusions to identify diagnoses 
4 component...
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Add to cartDatabase - totality of information available about the patient - subjective data - objective data - Pts medical records - lab studies 
Purpose of assessment - make judgement or diagnosis 
Diagnostic reasoning process of analyzing health data and drawing conclusions to identify diagnoses 
4 component...
The following is a case study for all the questions. 
A.P. is a 73-year-old woman who presents to the women's health clinic for an annual physical examination. She states that she is having difficulty sleeping and has been having panic attacks for the past year, since the death of her son. The pati...
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Add to cartThe following is a case study for all the questions. 
A.P. is a 73-year-old woman who presents to the women's health clinic for an annual physical examination. She states that she is having difficulty sleeping and has been having panic attacks for the past year, since the death of her son. The pati...
During a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics. Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics? a.Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them. b. Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identif...
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Add to cartDuring a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics. Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics? a.Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them. b. Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identif...
The nurse recognizes which of these persons is at greatest risk for undernutrition? 5 month old infant 
When assessing a pts nutritional status, the nurse recalls that the best definition of optimal nutritional status is sufficient nutrients that.... provide for daily body requirements and support i...
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Add to cartThe nurse recognizes which of these persons is at greatest risk for undernutrition? 5 month old infant 
When assessing a pts nutritional status, the nurse recalls that the best definition of optimal nutritional status is sufficient nutrients that.... provide for daily body requirements and support i...
What is the normal position for stimulating defecation? sitting/squatting 
When changing a diaper, the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has had a green black, tarry stool. What should the nurse do? a. Notify the physician. b. Do nothing; this is normal. c. Give the baby sterile water until the...
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Add to cartWhat is the normal position for stimulating defecation? sitting/squatting 
When changing a diaper, the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has had a green black, tarry stool. What should the nurse do? a. Notify the physician. b. Do nothing; this is normal. c. Give the baby sterile water until the...
As a mandatory reporter of elder abuse, which of these must be present before a nurse notifies the authorities? suspicion of elder abuse and/or neglect 
During a home visit, the nurse notices that an elderly woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states that this is her duty, she does ...
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Add to cartAs a mandatory reporter of elder abuse, which of these must be present before a nurse notifies the authorities? suspicion of elder abuse and/or neglect 
During a home visit, the nurse notices that an elderly woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states that this is her duty, she does ...
After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective.ANS: A Objective data are what the health professional observe...
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Add to cartAfter completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective.ANS: A Objective data are what the health professional observe...
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