Patient care mosby - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Class Length: 10 weeks For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, dates, and locations. You are not required to complete any pre-work before Week 1, however, preparation for class is recommended. Contact Information Course Descrip...

1. Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure B) Checking the client's peripheral pulses C) Checking the most recent potassium level D) Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours ANS: A Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One common sid...

If hazardous materials come in contact with the eye the following must be performed: CORRECT ANSWER rinse immediately with cool water for 15 minutes When handling hazardous material the following must be worn: CORRECT ANSWER PPE(personal protective equipment) Chemicals should only be used if: CORRECT ANSWER the container is clearly labeled and you have read the label several times. Infectious waste is defined as which of the following? CORRECT ANSWER anything that has the potential to t...

Routes of entry of toxic chemicals may include CORRECT ANSWER-Inhalation, swallowing, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product, cleanup, and disposal directions are called CORRECT ANSWER-MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) Older patients should be scheduled CORRECT ANSWER-As early in the day as possible Patients who have been NPO should be scheduled CORRECT ANSWER-First Patients with diabetes sh...

In order to evaluate the blood pressure a ___________ is required. A. Stethoscope B. Otoscope C. Sphygomanometer D. Barometer CORRECT ANSWER-C. Sphygnomanometer this is the gauge containing mercury that visually demonstrates the systolic and diastolic pressures. The systolic pressure represents: A. the highest point reached during contraction of the ventricles B. the lowest point to which the pressure drops during relaxation of the ventricles C. the highest point reached during the co...

NURS 3345-265 Morsels of Exit HESI Complete Set Test | New Update Enalapril maleate is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? orrect C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours Incorrect Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. 2. ID: A client is scheduled to undergo an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series, and the nu...

1. Nclex Module 4 Exam 1. 1.ID: 93 A client with schizophrenia says, “I’m away for the day ... but don’t think we should play or do we have feet of clay?” Which alteration in the client’s speech does the nurse document? A. Neologism B. Word salad C. Clang association Correct D. Associative looseness Rationale: Clang association is the meaningless rhyming of words in which the rhyming is more important than the context of the words. A neologism is a made-up word that has meaning ...

Evidence based practice & nursing informatics 39 Questions with Verified Answers What is evidence based practice? - CORRECT ANSWER A problem-solving approach to clinical decision-making within a health care organization -Best current evidence -Clinical expertise -Family preferences How can nursing research enhance the nursing profession - CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain the best information available and integrate it into nursing practice - Improve quality of care based on the best practices...

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