Nsg 210 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 210 Clotting A patient who has been receiving IV heparin infusion and oral warfarin (Coumadin) for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) when the platelet level drops to 110,000/µL. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Prepare for platelet transfusion. b. Discontinue the heparin infusion. c. Administer prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). d. Use low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). - ANS: B. Discontinue the heparin i...

Endometriosis - Answer-- Presence and growth of endometrial glands and storm outside of the uterus Endometrial glands - Answer-secrete a nutritious fluid that sustains the embryo Stroma - Answer-Stroma is a fancy word for the tissue that makes up the endometrium. You have the concept down. Basically the endometrial tissue is influenced by hormones. It can grow excessively spilling out of the uterus through the fallopian tubes and cervix. It's sticky so it attaches to ovaries or bladder/bo...

Test Bank NSG 210 Caring for Clients With Cancer Questions &Answers and Rationale 1. Which of the following advice does the nurse offer clients who are undergoing unsealed radiation therapy to reduce exposure? A) Avoid drinking plenty of fluids. B) Avoid eating for 3 hours after therapy. C) Avoid applying skin moisturizers. D) Avoid kissing and sexual contact. Ans: D Feedback: Clients who are undergoing unsealed radiation therapy are advised to avoid kissing and sexual contact due to the...

Test Bank NSG 210 Introduction to the Respiratory System Questions & Answers & Rationale 1. You are caring for a client who is in respiratory distress. The physician orders arterial blood gases (ABGs) to determine various factors related to blood oxygenation. What site can ABGs be obtained from? A) A puncture at the radial artery B) The trachea and bronchi C) The pleural surfaces D) A catheter in the arm vein Ans: A Feedback: ABGs determine the blood's pH; oxygen-carrying capacity; and ...

Test Bank NSG 210 Caring for Clients With Neurologic Deficits Questions & Answer sand Rationale 1.A client with a neurologic deficit has been admitted to your unit. The nurse caring for the client is assessing the client and observes significant changes in the client's status. Which of the following action should the nurse perform immediately? A) Use the Glasgow Coma Scale. B) Use the Mini-Mental Status Examination. C) Report the change to the physician. D) Monitor the blood pressure. Ans...

Test Bank NSG 210 Disaster Situations Questions & Answers and Rationale 1. The nursing instructor is talking with the students about botulism. The instructor tells the students that when caring for a client with botulism, what condition is most likely to cause death? A) Diplopia B) Dysphagia C) Paralysis of respiratory muscles D) Dysarthria Ans: C Feedback: In botulism, paralysis of respiratory muscles poses the greatest potential for lethality. Diplopia (double vision), dysarthria (diff...

Test Bank NSG 210 Settings and Models for Nursing Care Questions & Answers and Rationale 1. Which of the following describes the role of the nurse as defined by Florence Nightingale? A) Helping people to carry out activities that contribute to health and recovery B) Putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him or her C) Diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems D) Promoting a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing...

Test Bank NSG 210 Introduction to the Nervous System Questions & Answers & Rationale 1. The family nurse practitioner is performing the physical examination of a client with a suspected neurologic disorder. In addition to assessing other parts of the body, the nurse should assess for neck rigidity. Which method should help the nurse assess for neck rigidity correctly? A) Moving the head toward both sides B) Lightly tapping the lower portion of the neck to detect sensation C) Moving the head ...

Test Bank NSG 210 Introduction to the Respiratory System Questions & Answers & Rationale 1. You are caring for a client who is in respiratory distress. The physician orders arterial blood gases (ABGs) to determine various factors related to blood oxygenation. What site can ABGs be obtained from? A) A puncture at the radial artery B) The trachea and bronchi C) The pleural surfaces D) A catheter in the arm vein Ans: A Feedback: ABGs determine the blood's pH; oxygen-carrying capacity; and ...

Test Bank:NSG 210 Concepts and Trends in Healthcare Questions and Answers and Rationale 1. Managed care organizations are insurers that carefully plan and closely supervise the distribution of healthcare services. What is one of the goals of managed care? A) Preventing illness through screening and promotion of health activities B) Improving training of healthcare professionals C) Eliminating health disparities between segments of the population D) Providing hospice or home hospice care A...