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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

MN551 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED VERIFIED ANSWERS NEWLY UPDATED 2023. A 32-year-old man is complaining of burning, itching, photophobia, and severe pain in his right eye after swimming in the ocean. To determine that the eye condition is corneal rather than a conjunctival disease, which of the following would be the distinguishing symptom? A.) Burning B.) Itching c.) photophobia D.) Severe pain - ANSWER Severe pain A woman with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been order...

Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM correct answer: Type 1: pancreas produces little or no insulin Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient? correct answer: Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM) Glucose Tolerant Test Fasting Glucose What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins? correct answer: Rapid Insulin Immediate Insulin Short & Long Acting Are there any insulins that you shoul...

A1C goals for kids in age groups toddlers - 8.5 A1C goals for kids in age groups ages 6-12 - less than 8 A1C goals for kids in age groups adolescent - less than 7.5 cystic fibrosis - sprinkle pancreatic enzymes on top of food for every meal asthma 3 things that happen - mucus production bronchioconstrition - albuterol (always give 1st) inflammation montelucast, singulair metered dose inhalers for children under what age? - 5 what is alvuterol? - short act...

Linear regression - ANSWER-In conversations with her patients, a physical therapist notices that patients who are on Workman's Compensation and have supportive supervisors, eager for them to return to work, have more positive outcomes in rehabilitation than those patients whose supervisors have a negative attitude toward their employee's injury: insisting they not return to work until they are at 100% because if anything less they are "useless to the job". What type of test could the ther...

NRCME exam|65 Questions and Answers with Complete Solution 2023A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild depression". He reports he has not considered or attempted suicide. The examiner should do what? - Answer Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provider. Can hearing aids be worn during the forced whisper test? - Answer NO A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking...

NUR 667 Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Graded A+) A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient's differential diagnosis? A. Gastroenteritis B. Recent use of Imodium C. Lack of dietary fiber D. Decreased physical activity {{Correct Ans- A. Gastroenteritis -A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized abdominal pain. Her physical examination is remarkable for left lower quadrant tende...

NUR 176 (Hondros) Exam Questions And Answers 2023/2024 (100% Correct). What does Kayexalate do? - Correct Answer-Gets rid of potassium Nursing interventions for patients with severe anemia - Correct Answer-Check oxygen due to low Hgb Check pulse ox Patient with severe anemia comes in to the ED with chest pain. What can you as the LPN do? - Correct Answer-Notify doctor Apply oxygen What diagnostic test is used when testing the blood in stool for anemia patients? - Correct Answer-Hemoccult...

A coach is reviewing a client's health history. The client has been eating 9 servings of fruits and vegetables most days of the week but indicated to you that their new goal is to run a 5k. The client has signed up for a couch to 5k class and has attended once a week for 6 weeks. Which stage of change is the client most likely in as it pertains to her new goal of running a 5k? A. Maintenance B. Action C. Preparation D. Contemplation E. Precontemplation Correct Answer: B. Action Prac...

HESI Diagnostic Exam - Integration (Complete Solutions) The nurse assesses a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and observes that the client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed appearance and eye discomfort. Based on this finding, which action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? A. Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure B. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops C. Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine D. Review t...