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1) What should the RN do when asked to accept a patient assignment that he or she may feel unqualified to manage? a. Accept the assignment as appropriate if assigned by a legitimate power. b. Be primarily concerned with the number of patients being assigned. c. Ask how other nurses have handled the assignment in the past. d. Determine whether he or she is familiar with the types of patients being assigned. ANS: D Nurses should always think critically about assignments so they can communica...

1) What does an advance directive indicate to the home health nurse? a. The degree of intervention desired for life support b. Who is to manage medical decisions in case of debilitating illness c. Who will manage finances in case of debilitating illness d. The mortuary to be used in the case of death ANS: A 2) The totally competent 76-year-old female with terminal cancer is fatigued and tearful about the ineffectiveness of her treatment. She tells the nurse that she wishes she had never sta...

I. What causes the greatest damage to self-worth? a. Measuring self against internal ideals b. Measuring self against individual values c. Measuring self against external standards d. Measuring self against expressions of positive feedback ANS: C II. What would have the largest impact on maintaining a positive self-perception? a. Ability to control life’s choices b. Financial success attained in life c. Family relationships d. Degree of wellness ANS: A III. What would be considered t...

A pregnant woman asks her practitioner what she can take for recurrent headaches. The most common analgesic prescribed for this individual would be: Select one: a. Tylenol b. Motrin c. Aspirin d. Advil Question Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text While assisting with a vacuum extraction birth, what should the nurse immediately report to the physician? Select one: a. Maternal pulse...

A young adult female visits the mental health clinic complaining of diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. She is afebrile, denies chills, and all laboratory findings are within normal limits. During the physical assessment, the client tells the RN that her sister thinks she is neurotic and calls her a hypochondriac. Which response is best for the RN to provide? A. Unless your sister has a medical education, ignore her comments. B. I can hear that your sister comments are over-wh...

I. The NP knows that the goal of treatment for anxiety should: • A: reduce symptoms and improve function II. All of the following statements are true regarding anxiety EXCEPT: • A: is a normal part of aging III. Which of the following best describes the pain associated with OA? • A: Begins upon arising and after prolonged weight bearing and/or use of the joint IV. Which organism that can be prevented by immunization is most often responsible for infectious outbreak in th...

1) A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who appears withdrawn and fearful. • Inform the client that this admission is confidential 2) A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. • “You’re afraid you have caused physical injury to yourself? 3) A nurse is caring for a client following a fire that destroyed her home and killed on of her children. • Have you thought of harming yourself? 4) A nurse is checking laboratory values for a hosp...

1) A nurse in a pediatric clinic is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux. o I will add rice cereal to my baby’s feeding 2) A nurse is planning care for a client who has cerebral palsy and is experiencing muscle spasms. o Baclofen 3) A nurse is planning care for an infant who has RSV and a respiratory rate of 46/min o Initiate contact precautions 4) A nurse is creating a of care for a school-age child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy....

Select the neurotransmitter involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents based on the common comorbidity of tic disorders.

1. The nurse is assessing a newborn for neonatal substance withdrawal. What are three (3) manifestations of neonatal abstinence syndrome? Manifestations of neonatal abstinence syndrome include a high pitch cry, nasal flaring, and increased deep tendon reflexes. 2. The nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about nutrition during pregnancy. What nutrients need to be increased during pregnancy? The following nutrients should be increased during pregnancy: Folic Acid 400-600 mcg Iron- ...