Thompson River University (TRU ) • AIT Nursing

6. A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be: a. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) b. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) c. NANDA-I nursing diagnoses d. DSM-5 7. Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental disorders by: a. Providing information about effective nursing t...

. A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be: a. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) b. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) c. NANDA-I nursing diagnoses d. DSM-5 7. Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental disorders by: a. Providing information about effective nursing te...

1. Which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis? A) hypoxia of EPO-producing cells B) decreased tissue demand for oxygen C) an increased number of RBCs D) moving to a lower altitude 2. The plasma protein that is the major contributor to osmotic pressure is ________. A) fibrinogen B) albumin C) alpha globulin D) gamma globulin 3. All of the following can be expected with polycythemia except ________. A) high hematocrit B) low blood viscosity C) increased blood volume D) h...

diffcult to breathe. Risk factors: genetics, immune response, allergens, exercise, air pollution, occupational hazards, respiratory tract infections, nose and sinus issues, drug and food allergens/additives, GERD, psychological factors (extreme emotion can cause an episode). Types of triggers: strong odors, pollution, anger, stress, pets, exercise, pollen, bugs, chemicals, cold air, spores, dust and smoke. There are di6erent triggers from person to person. Peak ow meter: used to ...

1. List the functions of the heart. A: The functions of the heart are: generating blood pressure, routing blood, and regulating blood supply. 2. Define the pulmonary and systemic circulations and describe the gas exchange taking place in each of them. A: The pulmonary circulation is the flow of blood from the heart through the lungs back to the heart. This blood picks up oxygen and releases carbon dioxide in the lungs. The systemic circulation is the flow of blood from the heart through the ...

A nurse in a mental health unit is planning care for a client who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted injuries. Which of the following interventions is the priority when planning care for this client? A. Promoting and maintaining client safety B. Discussing reasons for the client's behavior C. Helping the client recognize feelings D. Teaching the client alternative coping strategies 27- A nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder who has been engaging in self-...

Organizations have varying structures on which they run. Organization leaders structure their businesses in such a way that they run effectively so that they can produce maximum satisfaction to customers. In return, when customers are fully satisfied then the business can make profits and progress effectively. There are some theorists who have formulated methods to try and create a working environment that is very effective for businesses. Such theorists include Kolb who formulated a method of l...

1. A nurse tells a coworker that he is probably going to call in “sick” tomorrow. The coworker urges him not to do so, because absenteeism creates problems for everyone on the unit. To which problems is the coworker referring? SATA -Inadequate staffing adversely affects patient care both directly and indirectly -Working with inadequate staffing or working overtime to cover for absent workers creates physical and mental stress and strain. -Chronic absenteeism lead to increased staff c...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following ndings should the nurse expect? • Hypertension Polyphagia Decreased temperature Depressed mood 2. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following ndings should the nurse report? A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7,500/mm3 A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of 150,000/mm3 A client who...

1. A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? Peripheral edema 2. a nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client whos friend reports a suspicion of cocaine use. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is an indicator of the client’s use of this substance? Hypertension 3. Collecting data on a client who has bullmia nervosa. Dental caries 4. ...