Comprehensive NUR 270 Q&A Bundle

The physician suspects tracheoesophageal fistula in a 1-day-old neonate. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this child? elevating the neonate's head and giving nothing by mouth elevating the neonate's head for 1 hour after feedings avoiding suctioning unless cyanosis occurs giving ...

What are the patient identifiers and methods of preventing medication errors? name and DOB 9 rights check order to medication 3 times clarify a question with HCP listen to client which of the following orderd medications will the nurese five forst if the client is experiencing an asthma attack?...

What are crystalloids? solutions containing fluids and electrolytes that are normally found in the body Crystalloids maintain what? the osmotic gradient between extravascular and intravascular compartments Do crystalloids contain proteins? no What are the fluids that contain proteins? colloids W...

What is the most significant modifiable risk factor for the development of impaired gas exchange? A. Age. B. Tobacco use. C. Drug overdose. D. Prolonged immobility. B. Tobacco use. Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death and disease and is the most important risk factor in the developme...

A PP pt saturated 4 peripads. VSS, uterus well contracted. The bleeding is most likely due to cervical laceration Which assessment is NOT a sign of sepsis in the neonate Strabismus The nurse interprets that in which postpartum client would methylergonovine be contraindicated? A client with BP 140/...

A nurse notes documentation in a client's medical record indicating that the client is experiencing oliguria. On the basis of this notation, the nurse determines that the client: Has a diminished capacity to form urine Rationale: Oliguria, diminished capacity to form urine, is most often the resul...

A nonprofit organization that distributes to governmental agencies, the public, business, and health care professionals knowledge related to health care for the purpose of improving health is the: A. Institute for Safe Medication Practices. B. Institute of Medicine. C. National Committee for Quality...

What are your main concerns for treating traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Control ICP Adequate oxygenation to the brain What is normal intracranial pressure ICP? 10-15 mm Hg What is mannitol used for? Osmotic diuretic used to decrease ICP Precautions for mannitol Don't give to people with pulmonary...

After the nurse administers a cholinergic medication to the client, the nurse would monitor for which effect because of the drug's actions on the body? - Dry mouth - Constipation - Increased heart rate - Constricted pupils constricted pupils Rationale (#4), page 896: Cholinergic medications stimul...

HCG function supports pregnancy by allowing the production of progesterone and estrogen Progesterone and estrogen hormone that helps prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation Nagle's Rule estimates due date LMP - 3 months + 7 days Ectopic pregnancy implantation of the fertilized egg in a...

The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who had an evacuation of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) two days ago. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in this client's teaching plan? A. Oral contraceptive use for a least one year The nurse is planning car...

Four hours after the delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetic mother, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry. Standing newborn nursery prescriptions are in place. Which nursing action has top priority? Test for blood glucose level The nurse ex...

A severe winter storm has prevented most staff members from getting to work on a busy medical-surgical unit. One registered nurse, two licensed practical nurses, and three nursing assistants have been able to get to work. A nurse-manager must decide which nursing care delivery system (model) (NCDS) ...

What identifying characteristic would the instructor use for the thyroid cartilage? The notch on its superior edge The nurse should ask about or assess which associated factors when a patient c/o cluster headaches? rhinorrhea, ptosis, miosis, lacrimation When doing an examination of the thyroid gl...