Nursing 437 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is comparing sitting and standing vital signs for a patient who has been diagnosed with dehydration. The pulse rate has increased by 10 beats/min at 1 minute. The nurse then anticipates the blood pressure to show a(n) _____ mm Hg. a. increase of 5 b. drop of 40 c. drop of 20 d. increase of 10 ANS: C A drop in systolic blood pressure by at least 20 mm Hg accompanied by a pulse rate increase of at least 10 beats/min at 1 minute following position chang...

Test Bank For Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Ignatavicius Workman All chapters Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 Chapter 02: Clinical Judgment and Systems Thinking 10 Chapter 03: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing 15 Chapter 04: Common Health Problems of Older Adults 21 Chapter 05: Assessment and Care of Patients With Pain 29 Chapter 06: Concepts of Genetics and Genomics 40 Chapter 07: Concepts of Rehabilit...

NUR 437 exam 1the type of midwife that does not have a degree in nursing but rather another healthcare degree but then goes on to complete a degree in nurse midwifery; the least common type - correct answer certified midwife the type of midwife that goes through a certification program, not an actual degree. no previous healthcare experience is required. only 28 states allow this - correct answer certified professional midwife midwives that are not certified; they are usually trained thr...

NUR 437 exam 1 Question and Answers the type of midwife that does not have a degree in nursing but rather another healthcare degree but then goes on to complete a degree in nurse midwifery; the least common type - certified midwife the type of midwife that goes through a certification program, not an actual degree. no previous healthcare experience is required. only 28 states allow this - certified professional midwife midwives that are not certified; they are usually trained throug...

5. How soon will diuresis be expected to occur after the nurse has administered 20 mg of furosemide (Lasix) intravenously (IV) to a patient with heart failure? a. As soon as injected b. Within 10 minutes c. After 2 hours d. After 4 hours ANS: B The onset of diuresis following IV furosemide administration is 5 to 10 minutes after administration. The diuretic effect peaks within 30 minutes and lasts approximately 2 hours. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 436 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nurs...

Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 6th Edition: Chapter 17: Reproductive System and the Perineum (Complete Chapter) When performing a well woman examination, the nurse expects what findings? a. The inner surface of the vestibule is deep pink and moist with a smooth texture. b. The inguinal skin appears wrinkled and moist with sparse hair distribution. c. The labia minora is deeply pigmented, and the tissue is ragged and asymmetrical. d. Pubic hair is distributed evenly over the mons an...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client is admitted to the emergency department with a severe headache, nausea, shortness of breath, and blood pressure of 200/120 mm Hg. Which response should the nurse prioritize? A) Take a blood pressure every 30 minutes. B) Alternate the arms for assessing the blood pressure and pulse. C) Continuously monitor the client's status. D) Measure the pulse rate every hour. Answer: C Rationale: When the client h...

Advanced Practice Nursing Procedures contents Section One: DERMATOLOGICAL PROCEDURES, 1 Diagnostic Testing 1. Punch Biopsy, 1 2. Skin Biopsy, 5 3. Wood’s Light Examination, 11 Procedures 4. Abscesses—Incision and Drainage: Furuncle, Felon, Paronychia, Pilonidal Cyst, Perianal Cyst, 13 5. Bites: Ants, Arthropods (Spiders), Bees, and Wasps, 20 6. Bites—Cats, Dogs, and Humans, 24 7. Burns—Debridement, 27 8. Digital Nerve Block, 34 9. Fishhook Removal, 36 10. Na...

Neurologic deficits that should be expected in right-hemispheric stroke - 1. Visual Spatial Deficits 2. Left Hemianopsia 3. One sided neglect The nurse should postpone the allergy testing and report to the provider which of the following findings? - Current Medications "Clients should avoid corticosteroids and avoid antihistamines from 48hr to 2 weeks to prep for testing according to how long they last." The nurse should plan to make a referral to physical therapy for which ty...

TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING MAKING CONNECTIONS TO PRACTICE 2ND EDITION HOFFMAN Chapter 1: Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing .................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 2: Interprofessional Collaboration and Care Coordination ............................................................................. 18 Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations...........................................................