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A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a client who has a central venous catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (SATA) A. Apply a tourniquet above the catheter insertion site. B. Access the catheter using a large bore needle. C. Aspirate for blood return to access catheter patency. D. Flush the catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride. E. Apply force when resistance is met while flushing the catheter. 24. A nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on ...

Western Governors University CARE OF THE ELDERLY C475 Care of The Older Adult TEST BANK A negative attitude towards aging and the aged is called: A. geriatrics B. racism C. ageism D. ethnocentrism Answer: Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults? A. Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care system B. Obtain certification in gerontological nursing C. Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline D. ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS GUIDE CBT EXAMS FOR NMC 1. What is the role of the NMC? a) To represent or campaign on behalf of nurses and midwifes b) To regulate hospital or other healthcare settings in the UK c) To regulate health care assistance d) To regulate nurses and midwives in the UK to protect the public 2. What is the purpose of The NMC Code? a) It outlines specific tasks or clinical procedures b) It ascertains in detail a nurse's or mi...

Galen College of Nursing - MEDSURG 2 NUR 265 EXAM 3 - TEST BANK (All Correct) Chapter 26: Care of Patients with Burns Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client? a. “Administer the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine.” b. “Assess the client’s wounds for signs of infec...

A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older." B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his diagnosis." C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age." D...

A nurse teaches an 80-year-old client with diminished touch sensation. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching? a. "Place soft rugs in your bathroom to decrease pain in your feet." b. "Bathe in warm water to increase your circulation." c. "Look at the placement of your feet when walking." d. "Walk barefoot to decrease pressure ulcers from your shoes." A nurse assesses a client who demonstrates a positive Romberg's sign with eyes closed but not with eyes o...

A nurse is preparing to initiate IV antibiotics therapy for a newly admitted 12-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Cover the insertion site with an opaque dressing. B. Use a 24-gauge catheter to start the IV. C. Start the IV in the infant's foot. D. Change the IV site every 3 days. - ....ANSWER ...B. Use a 24-gauge catheter to start the IV. A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following placement of a halo vest to manage a cervical...

Which of the following statements is not an underlying assumption of self management People with complex chronic kidney conditions such ass ESRD have more difficulties with successful self management Which of the following is a basic principle of self management Dealing with the consequences of the illness rather than just the physical disease its self Andragogy takes into account That adults desire to take responsibility for what they learn In order to detect problems as early as possible...

ATI-RN Assessment Level 1: Practice A and B (100 Questions) with 100% Correct Answers UPDATED 2023 A nurse is talking with a client who has major depressive disorder. The client states, "Nobody cares if I'm around or not." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "Let's talk about the medications you're taking." B. "You know you really shouldn't talk like that." C. "You will feel much better after group therapy." D. "It sounds as though you're feeling hop...

MSN 5410 ADVANCED MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. The nurse has just reassessed the condition of a postoperative client who was admitted 1 hour ago to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to monitor which parameter most carefully during the next hour? 1. Urinary output of 20 mL/hour 2. Temperature of 37.6°C (99.6°F) 3. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg 4. Serous drainage on the surgical dressing 2. Which client is at risk for the development of a sodium level ...