NURS 6512 (NURS6512)

The nurse notices yellowing at the corners of the sclera in the African-American client admitted for hepatitis. What does the nurse do next? A. Palpates the liver B. Checks the oral mucosa C. Examines the client's hair D. Monitors pulse oximetry - B. Checks the oral mucosa The nurse is instructing the client on skin and sun protection. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching? A. "My skin is better protected from the sun because I am dark skinned." ...

Which of the following parts of the brain is associated with multiple feelings and behaviors and is sometimes referred to as the "emotional brain? Frontal lobe Thalamus Hypothalamus Limbic system Limbic system Which of the following parts of the brain is concerned with visual reception and interpretation? Frontal lobe Parietal lobe Temporal lobe Occipital lobe Occipital lobe Which of the following parts of the brain is associated with voluntary body movement, thinking and judgment, and ex...

Digoxin purpose heart failure, atrial fibrillation nitroglycerin purpose chronic stable angina, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure torsemide, furosemide, bumentanide (diuretics) purpose heart failure, pulmonary and peripheral edema spironolactone, amiloride purpose hypertension, reducing edema metoprolol, labetalol, propranolol, atenolol, carvedilol (beta-lols) purpose hypertension, stable angina, heart failure lisinopril, captopril (ace-to-pril) purpose hypertension, heart failur...

acetaminophen purpose mild pain, fever acetaminophen classification non-narcotic analgesic acetaminophen for pregnancy one of the safest analgesics for this condition aspirin purpose mild pain, blood thinner, acute MI aspirin classification NSAID (a) nsaids = bleeding risk adverse effects of aspirin Gastric Ulcers? this med is contraindicated in gastric ulcers due to it’s anti- coagulant nature labs for aspirin Monitor serum albumin. Why? this med must bind to albumin, if there is n...

what do you check if the patient has •Nausea/Vomiting 30 minutes after Insulin dose? glucose; hypoglycemia symptoms Weak, Confused, Nervous, after insulin and a light breakfast? GLUCOSE CHECK EXERCISE and diabetes: Exercise reduces the body's need for insulin. Increased muscle activity accelerates transport of glucose into muscle cells, thus producing an insulin like effect. •Exercise CAN cause hypoglycemia. Just like with Hypoglycemia, if you have a patient who had an episode o...

CONTRACEPTION - A nurse in a health clinic is reinforcing teaching about contraceptive use with a group of clients. Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding? A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms." B. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse." C. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne." D. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." - "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with cond...

A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of clients. Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding? A. "a water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms." B. "a diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse." C. "oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne." D. "a contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." - A "a water soluble lubricant should be used with condoms" A nurse is instructing a...

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation (occlusion). Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "premenstrual tension will no longer be present." B. "Ovulation will remain the same." C. "Hormone replacements will be needed following this procedure." D. "My monthly menstrual period will be shorter." - B. "Ovulation will remain the same." Ovulation (egg release from the ovarie...

A nurse is planning discharge for a client who is 3 days postpartum. Which of the following non pharmacological interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for lactation suppression? A) Place warm, moist packs on the breast. B) Apply cabbage leaves to the breast. C) Wear a loose- fitting bra. D) Put green tea bags on the breasts. - B) Apply cabbage leaves to the breasts. A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a newborn. Which of the following clinical findings shou...

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...