Unit 24 - Current and Media A

A nurse on a paediatric unit is assisting the manager with preparing an education program on working with families for a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing the developmental theory? A. Describes that stress is inevitable B. Emphasizes that change with one member affects the entire family C. Provides guidance to assist families adapting to stress D. Defines consistencies in how families change - Defines consistencies in how families...

A 28-year-old businessman describes a persistent fear of speaking in public. Although he does not have difficulty with one-on-one situations, he becomes extremely anxious when giving a lecture to a group, worrying that he will be humiliated. He relates one episode when he was forced to speak at the last minute, which resulted in his experiencing panic, shaking, abdominal cramps, and a fear that he would defecate on himself. Because of this problem, he has been held back from promotion at his pla...

A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old toddler. Which of the following assessment scales should the nurse use? a. FACES b. Numeric c. CRIES d. Visual analog - A The nurse should use the FACES pain rating scale for paediatric clients who are 3 years old and older. This scale allows the toddler to point to the face that depicts their current level of pain. The nurse can then determine the need for pain management. A nurse is planning an educational program to teach parents about...

Which of the following condition is the most common cause of increase anion gap? A. Metabolic alkalosis B. Metabolic acidosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis - B. Metabolic acidosis High anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused generally by the body producing too much acid or not producing enough bicarbonate. This is often due to an increase in lactic acid or ketoacids, or it may be a sign of kidney failure. More rarely, high anion gap metabolic acidosis may be caused by ingesting meth...

1) A toddler is receiving an infusion of total parenteral nutrition via a Broviac catheter. As the child plays, the I.V. tubing becomes disconnected from the catheter. What should the LPN/LVN do first? a. Turn off the infusion pump. b. Position the child on the side. c. Clamp the catheter. d. Flush the catheter with heparin. - C. Clamp the catheter. 2) A LPN/LVN is conducting an infant nutrition class for parents. Which foods are appropriate to introduce during the first year of life? Select a...

The nurse is caring for a 3-year old child who is 2 hours post-op from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction? - Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched. Following a motor vehicle collision, a 3-year old girl has a spica cast applied. Which toy is best for the nurse for this 3 year old child? - Set of cloth and hand puppets. An infant with tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely cyanotic and hy...

Leadership and Ethics D016 Mission Statement - ANS A short sentence that defines the school's goals, philosophies, and purpose. The mission of a school is a sentence that describes the ultimate goal and purpose for the school. What is the mission statement at your school? Vision - ANS A description of what the school would like to achieve or accomplish in the future. A vision statement is a description of what the school wants to be in the future. The intent of...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr. B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr. D. Document the client’s condition every 15 minutes 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age ch...

A client who is febrile is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia. In accordance with the care pathway, antibiotic therapy is prescribed. Which of the following situations requires the nurse to complete a variance report with regard to the care pathway? A. Antibiotic therapy was initiated 2 hr after implementation of the care pathway B. A blood culture was obtained after antibiotic therapy has been initiated C. The route of antibiotic therapy on the care pathway was changed from IV ...

NACE #1/SSPC-SP5 - WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING. When viewed without magnification the surface shall be free from visible oil, grease, dust dirt, mill shcale, rust , coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter. NACE #2/SSPC-SP 10 - NEAR WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING. When viewed without magnification the surface shall be free from visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter. Random staining shall be limited to...