Clays Study Materials

sensor - Answer-A data acquisition system includes ________ to measure a variable and give an output which depends in some way on the value of the variable and which can be used by the rest of the measurement system to give a value to it. cabling and piping testing - Answer-_______ is the testing of all instrument cables for continuity and insulation resistance prior to the connection of any instruments or elements of the system. When the system involves pneumatic lines the testing involves...

c - Correct Answer-A client in an inpatient hospital unit says, "I am scared and don't want to take my meds." You say, "No meds?" This is an example of: a. Probing b. A general lead c. Reflecting d. Voicing doubt c - Correct Answer-Nancy sits across from you. It's her second session. She is fidgeting in her chair. The statement that best reflects the use of sharing observations is: a. "You're nervous." b. "You're restless." c. "You're shifting in your chair." d. "Something...

Chapter 1: The Health Care System MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An 89-year-old man, recently discharged from a rehabilitation hospital because of his inability to concentrate and frequent memory lapses, cannot be left alone while his family works because of safety concerns. What options can the discharge planning team suggest that will give the greatest quali

1. The scope of practiced for an advanced nurse practitioner would include which intervention? a. Conducting a mental health assessment. b. Prescribing psychotropic medication. c. Establishing a therapeutic relationship. d. Individualizing a nursing care plan. ANS: B In most states, prescriptive privileges are granted to master’s-prepared nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who have taken special courses on prescribing medication. The nurse prepared at the basic level is permitt...

1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a Long-term care facility before giving the patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN consider to be the highest priority? a. Obtain any special equipment that will be needed to give the patient’s drug. b. Monitor the patient for a response to the drug given. c. Collect data about the patient and the patient’s health condition. d. Review the nursing care plan to verify that it is accurate....

1) Cells are _____. A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms 2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes _____. A) are more structurally complex B) are larger C) are smaller D) do not have membranes 3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as their geneti...

1. A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a. Conduct mental health assessments. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. d. Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B In most states, prescriptive privileges are granted to master‘s-prepared nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who have taken special courses on prescribing medication. The...

1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting up”? a. Dissection b. Physiology c. Pathology d. Anatomy ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction 2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts? a. Dissection b. Physiology c. Pathology d. Anatomy ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Introduction 3. Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease? a. Dissection b. Physiology c. Pathology d. Anatomy A...

1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates this concept? a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room ANS: A Competency in client-focused care is demonstrated when the nursefocuses on communication, culture, respect compassion, client education, and e...

1. The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: a. clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug–human interactions. Drug efficacy measures the extent to which a given drug causes an intended effect. Pharmacokine...