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[Show more]A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung CA. The client reports "I am coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? a. Reaction formation b. Denial c. Displacement d. Su...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung CA. The client reports "I am coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? a. Reaction formation b. Denial c. Displacement d. Su...
acute renal failure (ARF) ARF is an abrupt, rapid decline in renal function. It is usually caused by trauma, sepsis, poor perfusion, or medications. ARF can cause hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia. Diet therapy for ARF is dependent upon the phase of ARF and its underlyi...
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Add to cartacute renal failure (ARF) ARF is an abrupt, rapid decline in renal function. It is usually caused by trauma, sepsis, poor perfusion, or medications. ARF can cause hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia. Diet therapy for ARF is dependent upon the phase of ARF and its underlyi...
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data should be of most concern to the nurse? a. Urine output is 30 mL/hr. b. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for 8 hours. d. Skin tenting over the sternum is prolo...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a patient who has a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data should be of most concern to the nurse? a. Urine output is 30 mL/hr. b. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for 8 hours. d. Skin tenting over the sternum is prolo...
Which situation is an example of the overall goal of quality management in todays health care activities? 1. The nurse manager realizes a policy was ineffective in reducing incidents. 2. The administrator walks around making a list of potential problems. 3. The human resources department fires nonpr...
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Add to cartWhich situation is an example of the overall goal of quality management in todays health care activities? 1. The nurse manager realizes a policy was ineffective in reducing incidents. 2. The administrator walks around making a list of potential problems. 3. The human resources department fires nonpr...
A nurse manager is participating in the health care organizations strategic planning committee. Which factor is the primary driving force and controlling factor in new initiatives this committee might recommend? 1. Cost of care 2. Access to care 3. Availability of care 4. Quality of care 1 
A nurse ...
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Add to cartA nurse manager is participating in the health care organizations strategic planning committee. Which factor is the primary driving force and controlling factor in new initiatives this committee might recommend? 1. Cost of care 2. Access to care 3. Availability of care 4. Quality of care 1 
A nurse ...
Factors affecting blood flow 1. Preload 
2. Afterload 
3. Contractility 
 
Cardiac output 1. Volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute 
2. Product of heart rate and stroke volume 
3. Normal is 4-8 L/min 
 
Cardiac index 1. More accurate measure of cardiac function 
2. Amount of blood ejected...
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Add to cartFactors affecting blood flow 1. Preload 
2. Afterload 
3. Contractility 
 
Cardiac output 1. Volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute 
2. Product of heart rate and stroke volume 
3. Normal is 4-8 L/min 
 
Cardiac index 1. More accurate measure of cardiac function 
2. Amount of blood ejected...
Eating Disorder - mortality rate is high due to malnutrition - patient with an eating disorder is at a risk for suicide. - Co-morbidities: depression, personality disorders, substance use disorder, and anxiety. 
Anorexia Nervosa - Persistent energy intake restriction leading to significantly low bod...
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Add to cartEating Disorder - mortality rate is high due to malnutrition - patient with an eating disorder is at a risk for suicide. - Co-morbidities: depression, personality disorders, substance use disorder, and anxiety. 
Anorexia Nervosa - Persistent energy intake restriction leading to significantly low bod...
Depressive disorder depressive episode with NO manic episodes 
Bipolar disorder or manic depressive illness depressive episode w/ previous OR current manic episodes 
Adaptive functions of emotions Social communication Physiological arousal Subjective awareness Psychodynamic defense Fear, joy, anxiet...
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Add to cartDepressive disorder depressive episode with NO manic episodes 
Bipolar disorder or manic depressive illness depressive episode w/ previous OR current manic episodes 
Adaptive functions of emotions Social communication Physiological arousal Subjective awareness Psychodynamic defense Fear, joy, anxiet...
Conceptual models of psychiatric treatment models to help clinicians by suggesting reasons for observed behavior, therapeutic treatment strategies, appropriate role enactment 
Psychoanalytic model There is an unconscious element of mental functioning Uses free association and dream analysis to recon...
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Add to cartConceptual models of psychiatric treatment models to help clinicians by suggesting reasons for observed behavior, therapeutic treatment strategies, appropriate role enactment 
Psychoanalytic model There is an unconscious element of mental functioning Uses free association and dream analysis to recon...
Mood disorders Also called affective disorders, are pervasive alterations in emotions that are manifested by depression or mania or both 
Major depressive disorder Lasts at lease 2 weeks, during which a person experiences a depressed mood or loss of pleasure in nearly all activities 
Bipolar disorde...
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Add to cartMood disorders Also called affective disorders, are pervasive alterations in emotions that are manifested by depression or mania or both 
Major depressive disorder Lasts at lease 2 weeks, during which a person experiences a depressed mood or loss of pleasure in nearly all activities 
Bipolar disorde...
Schizophrenia -Longest institutionalized, serious mental illness (patients learn to live with it) -Anxiety least severe, this is the most severe and poor prognosis -Distorted and bizarre thoughts, perceptions, emotions, movements, and behavior -People manifest in different ways -Categories of sympto...
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Add to cartSchizophrenia -Longest institutionalized, serious mental illness (patients learn to live with it) -Anxiety least severe, this is the most severe and poor prognosis -Distorted and bizarre thoughts, perceptions, emotions, movements, and behavior -People manifest in different ways -Categories of sympto...
The biggest concern related to compartment syndrome is? 
a. Low pressures in the compartment can cause blood pooling and increased clotting b. That the clot will embolize c.High pressures in the compartment from swelling can cause ischemia and necrosis d. Bleeding can occur c.High pressures in the c...
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Add to cartThe biggest concern related to compartment syndrome is? 
a. Low pressures in the compartment can cause blood pooling and increased clotting b. That the clot will embolize c.High pressures in the compartment from swelling can cause ischemia and necrosis d. Bleeding can occur c.High pressures in the c...
Which statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing? 1. The nurse manager uses power when evaluating staff. 2. The nurse can use power to impact and improve client care. 3. The nurse uses power in relationships with unlicensed personnel. 4. The nurse manager can use power to assist n...
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Add to cartWhich statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing? 1. The nurse manager uses power when evaluating staff. 2. The nurse can use power to impact and improve client care. 3. The nurse uses power in relationships with unlicensed personnel. 4. The nurse manager can use power to assist n...
1. Which of the following best defines the word politics? a. A neutral term meaning influence b. The outcome of governmental policies c. A provision of power for making decisions d. The result of legislative action a. A neutral term meaning influence 
2. Which of the following activities is complete...
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Add to cart1. Which of the following best defines the word politics? a. A neutral term meaning influence b. The outcome of governmental policies c. A provision of power for making decisions d. The result of legislative action a. A neutral term meaning influence 
2. Which of the following activities is complete...
mood disorders (affective disorders) pervasive alterations in emotions manifested by depression or mania or both; interference with life, long-term sadness, agitation or elation; associated with suicide 
How long is a major depressive Episode? at least 2 weeks 
When is a mixed episode diagnosed? whe...
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Add to cartmood disorders (affective disorders) pervasive alterations in emotions manifested by depression or mania or both; interference with life, long-term sadness, agitation or elation; associated with suicide 
How long is a major depressive Episode? at least 2 weeks 
When is a mixed episode diagnosed? whe...
A nurse is working in a unit with several less-experienced nurses. Which attribute displayed by the senior nurse would make her leadership of the less-experienced nurses most effective? 1. Strong belief that the leader is accountable for actions taken by those working on the unit 2. Authority to car...
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Add to cartA nurse is working in a unit with several less-experienced nurses. Which attribute displayed by the senior nurse would make her leadership of the less-experienced nurses most effective? 1. Strong belief that the leader is accountable for actions taken by those working on the unit 2. Authority to car...
Community health nursing a synthesis of nursing practice and public health, practice applied to promoting and preserving the health of populations. It is not limited to a particular age group or diagnosis and is continuing. 
public health nursing the practice of promoting and protecting the health o...
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Add to cartCommunity health nursing a synthesis of nursing practice and public health, practice applied to promoting and preserving the health of populations. It is not limited to a particular age group or diagnosis and is continuing. 
public health nursing the practice of promoting and protecting the health o...
The nurse manager is challenged to find an innovative way to adequately staff the unit and provide quality nursing care. Which ability would be most useful to the nurse in this situation? 
1. Creativity 2. Problem solving 3. Brainstorming 4. Decision making 1. Creativity 
is a part of the critical-t...
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Add to cartThe nurse manager is challenged to find an innovative way to adequately staff the unit and provide quality nursing care. Which ability would be most useful to the nurse in this situation? 
1. Creativity 2. Problem solving 3. Brainstorming 4. Decision making 1. Creativity 
is a part of the critical-t...
Arterial line (A-line) Used to measure arterial pressures, effectiveness of vasoactive meds, and drawing frequent ABGs Insertion: usually radial artery, Assess collateral circulation (Allen's Test) Complications: *Thrombosis *, Embolism, Infection, Hemorrhage 
CVP (central venous pressure) A direct...
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Add to cartArterial line (A-line) Used to measure arterial pressures, effectiveness of vasoactive meds, and drawing frequent ABGs Insertion: usually radial artery, Assess collateral circulation (Allen's Test) Complications: *Thrombosis *, Embolism, Infection, Hemorrhage 
CVP (central venous pressure) A direct...
Budgeting -Process of planning & working to meet or exceed the goals of the plan -Performed by businesses, governments, & individuals -Demands for patient safety, reimbursement changes w/ healthcare reform, technological advances, & the changing roles of healthcare providers --> require that budg...
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Add to cartBudgeting -Process of planning & working to meet or exceed the goals of the plan -Performed by businesses, governments, & individuals -Demands for patient safety, reimbursement changes w/ healthcare reform, technological advances, & the changing roles of healthcare providers --> require that budg...
1. A nurse was shocked when late one night she saw a former high school friend going through a trash bin outside a fast-food restaurant and pulling out half-eaten food. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a healthy young adult engaging in such behavior? A. He ate his meal but w...
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Add to cart1. A nurse was shocked when late one night she saw a former high school friend going through a trash bin outside a fast-food restaurant and pulling out half-eaten food. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a healthy young adult engaging in such behavior? A. He ate his meal but w...
The research question: What is it like being a BYUI student? is an example of what type of research study? 
a. correlational b. experimental c. phenomenology d. grounded theory e. case study c. phenomenology 
A student nurse wants to find what student attributes indicate success on the HESI. This me...
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Add to cartThe research question: What is it like being a BYUI student? is an example of what type of research study? 
a. correlational b. experimental c. phenomenology d. grounded theory e. case study c. phenomenology 
A student nurse wants to find what student attributes indicate success on the HESI. This me...
Cause of a crisis stressful event or perceived threat, perceived losses, threats of losses, or challenges 
What is a crisis? a sudden event in one's life, during which usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem; the crisis disturbs homeostasis 
First phase of crisis response Anxiety activat...
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Add to cartCause of a crisis stressful event or perceived threat, perceived losses, threats of losses, or challenges 
What is a crisis? a sudden event in one's life, during which usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem; the crisis disturbs homeostasis 
First phase of crisis response Anxiety activat...
What are the characteristics of left sided heart failure? • Inability of left ventricle to empty adequately during systole or fill adequately during diastole • Blood backs up into the pulmonary system causing pulmonary congestions and edema • Systolic - Inability to pump blood forward because ...
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Add to cartWhat are the characteristics of left sided heart failure? • Inability of left ventricle to empty adequately during systole or fill adequately during diastole • Blood backs up into the pulmonary system causing pulmonary congestions and edema • Systolic - Inability to pump blood forward because ...
A nurse is using analytic epidemiology when conducting a research project. Which of the following projects is the nurse most likely completing? 
A. Reviewing communicable disease statistics B. Determining factors contributing to childhood obesity C. Analyzing locations where family violence is incre...
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Add to cartA nurse is using analytic epidemiology when conducting a research project. Which of the following projects is the nurse most likely completing? 
A. Reviewing communicable disease statistics B. Determining factors contributing to childhood obesity C. Analyzing locations where family violence is incre...
Which statement best describes community-based nursing? 
A. A practice in which care is provided for individuals & families B. Providing care with a focus on the group's needs C. Giving care with a focus on the aggregate's needs D. A value system in which all clients receive optimal care A. A prac...
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Add to cartWhich statement best describes community-based nursing? 
A. A practice in which care is provided for individuals & families B. Providing care with a focus on the group's needs C. Giving care with a focus on the aggregate's needs D. A value system in which all clients receive optimal care A. A prac...
A nurse is evaluating a patient who is being treated for dehydration. Which assessment result does the nurse correlate with a therapeutic response to the treatment plan? 
Select one: 
 
a. Decreased skin turgor on the patient's posterior hand and forehead 
b. Increased urine specific gravity from 1...
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Add to cartA nurse is evaluating a patient who is being treated for dehydration. Which assessment result does the nurse correlate with a therapeutic response to the treatment plan? 
Select one: 
 
a. Decreased skin turgor on the patient's posterior hand and forehead 
b. Increased urine specific gravity from 1...
Which strategies would decrease the amount of time the nurse manager spends with "drop-in" visitors to the manager's office? Select all that apply 
A. Set office hours to eliminate those visits. 
B. Keep the office door closed. 
C. Arrange furniture so the desk faces the door. 
D. Stand up to gre...
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Add to cartWhich strategies would decrease the amount of time the nurse manager spends with "drop-in" visitors to the manager's office? Select all that apply 
A. Set office hours to eliminate those visits. 
B. Keep the office door closed. 
C. Arrange furniture so the desk faces the door. 
D. Stand up to gre...
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