NURS MISC (NURSMISC)

Excelsior College NURSING MISC FCCA-274C Final Exam A patient recovering from a motor vehicle accident is scheduled for transfer to an extended care facility. The patient states to the RN “I’m a little bit nervous about this transfer.” Which intervention by the RN will foster a smooth transition to the next level of care?

1. Which statement by an older adult during the health history indicates the person is at a high risk for falls and needs further evaluation? a. “My spouse’s things clutter my house.” b. “I recently had cataract surgery.” c. “It helps me when I focus on one thing at a time.” d. “I will be 64-years- old this month.” 2. The RN is making a home visit to conduct a health history for a patient who will require assistance in the home following an extensive surgical procedure. As the ...

1. Which statement by an older adult during the health history indicates the person is at a high risk for falls and needs further evaluation? a. “My spouse’s things clutter my house.” b. “I recently had cataract surgery.” c. “It helps me when I focus on one thing at a time.” d. “I will be 64-years- old this month.” 2. The RN is making a home visit to conduct a health history for a patient who will require assistance in the home following an extensive surgical procedure. As the ...

1. An Lpn from a medical nursing unit has been temporarily assigned to a surgical unit. Which questions should the RN ask of the LPN to determine safe patient delegation? Select all that apply. Do you have any concerns about the care of the surgical patient? Do you want to be paired with an RN as a resource? Can you share with me your nursing experience and expertise? What type of supervision do you want from me? How would you describe your knowledge about care of the surgical patient? 2. A...

The RN would expect a client with longstanding, severe hypothyroidism to present with which clinical manifestation? a. Hyperlipidemia b. Hyperthermia c. Hypoglycemia d. Hypertension QUESTION 2 A patient with Hyperthyroidism, who is being prepared for thyroid surgery, is prescribed a solution of iodine mixed in fruit juice. Which action should the nurse follow when administering the solution? a. Ask the patient to eat a snack first to reduce gastric irritation. b. Have the patient gargl...

1. Which statement by an older adult during the health history indicates the person is at a high risk for falls and needs further evaluation? a. “My spouse’s things clutter my house.” b. “I recently had cataract surgery.” c. “It helps me when I focus on one thing at a time.” d. “I will be 64-years-old this month.” 2. The RN is making a home visit to conduct a health history for a patient who will require assistance in the home following an extensive surgical procedure. A...

1. An Lpn from a medical nursing unit has been temporarily assigned to a surgical unit. Which questions should the RN ask of the LPN to determine safe patient delegation? Select all that apply. Do you have any concerns about the care of the surgical patient? Do you want to be paired with an RN as a resource? Can you share with me your nursing experience and expertise? What type of supervision do you want from me? How would you describe your knowledge about care of the surgical patien...