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RN CASE STUDY Management of an Oncology Unit RN Case Study This scenario demonstrates leadership and management on an oncology unit. Using effective leadership skills, the charge nurse demonstrates skill in priority setting, delegation, supervision, and client care assignments. Students on the oncology unit have the opportunity to observe effective communication and team collaboration resulting in the provision of safe client care. Ms. Young asks the nurse about the lab data and the nurs...

MCH STUDY GUIDE TEST MCH Study Guide Test 1/50 questions 1. Women’s health encompasses breast care, GYN exams, and assessments. Be comfortable with the parameters of education for Self breast exams, and what is normal for a woman to note when doing breast exam? Lumps bumps do your own breast exam 10 days after menstrual 2. What is the most common complaint with the menstrual cycle? Dysmenorrhea = painful menstrual teach heat diet exercise pharmacology NSAIDS and complications; stress, di...

MATERNAL CHILD Maternal Child Acute and infectious respiratory illnesses: Croup effects under the age of 5 - bark cough - comfort, treat fever, fluids, corticosteroids and nebulae treatments if needed, humid environments Signs of respiratory distress - dyspnea - rapid breathing Infectious mononucleosis (not on take home test) sore throat, swelling of lymph nodes, rash on trunk, effects young adults, mild analgesics, ampicillin or amoxicillin, throat licensers, corticosteroids for respira...

MATERNAL HESI Maternal HESI Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? a. the client's readiness to learn b. the client's educational background c. the order in which the information is presented d. the extent to which the pregnancy is planned A A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to...

MED SURG CARDIAC QUESTIONS HESI RN Med Surg Cardiac Questions HESI RN A patient is receiving distal peripheral bypass graft surgery using a synthetic graft. Which medications would you expect the provider to order? Select all the apply a. aspirin b. metoprolol c. warfarin d. clopidogrel A and D Dual therapy is recommended for one year after surgery Which patient teaching by a student nurse to a patient with Raynaud's phenomenon would warrant correction by the RN? a. Wear loose fit...

MED SURG - THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM Med Surg - The Hematologic System A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin iron dextran (INFeD) therapy. When administering the drug IM, the healthcare professional should take which of the following actions? - Administer a test dose - Monitor blood pressure - Have epinephrine available - Use the Z-track technique A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to prev...

MED SURG ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Med Surg Endocrine system The preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy should include the instruction that postoperatively, the patient should: A. Avoid Sneezing B. Drink through a straw C. Cough forcefully. D. Wash mouth out with peroxide. A. Avoid Sneezing The nurse is aware that the large flattened features of the patient with acromegaly are caused by an excess of : A. Prolactin B. Growth hormone C. Thyroid-sti...

MED SURG HESI RN Med Surg HESI RN Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. C) Facial weakness and paralysis. D) Difficulty in chewing, talking, and swallowing. B A 67-year-old woman who lives alone is admitted after tripping on a rug in her home and fractures her hip. Which predisposing factor probably led to th...

MATERNAL PROCTORED Maternal Proctored 1. Two days after delivery, a postpartum client prepares for discharge. What should the nurse teach her about lochia flow? Incorrect: Lochia does change color but goes from lochia rubra (bright red) on days 1-3, to lochia serosa (pinkish brown) on days 4-9, to lochia alba (creamy white) days 10-21. Incorrect: Numerous clots are abnormal and should be reported to the physician. Incorrect: Saturation of the perineal pad is considered abnormal and may in...

NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND RATIONALES NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND RATIONALES 1. Which educational nursing program takes 2 to 5 years to complete? a. Nursing assistant (NA) program b. Practical nursing (LPN, LVN) program c. Professional nursing program d. Advanced practice nursing (APN) program The professional nursing program (RN) requires 2 to 5 years of education, depending on the type of degree sought. An NA program takes 6 to 8 weeks. An LPN/LVN progr...