Scholar's Nexus

Terms in this set (55) The nurse is caring for a 3-year old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction? A. Blood pressure trend is downward and pulse is rapid and irregular. B. Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched. C. Pulse distal to the femoral artery is weaker on the left foot than right foot. D. The pressure dressing at right femoral area...

Terms in this set (131) A - (Celiac disease causes an intolerance to the protein gluten found in oats, rye, wheat, and barley. The child should avoid any products containing these ingredients to avoid symptoms such as diarrhea. A, is the selection which avoids all of these ingredients.) Which menu selection by a child with celiac disease indicates to the nurse that the child understands necessary dietary considerations? A) Oven-baked potato chips and cola. B) Peanut butter and b...

Terms in this set (41) The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis of leftsided heart failure. Which assessment component would elicit specific information regarding the client's left-sided heart function? 1. Listening to lung sounds 2. Palpating for organomegaly 3. Assessing for jugular vein distention 4. Assessing for peripheral and sacral edema Listening to lung sounds. The client with heart failure may present with different symptoms, depending ...

Terms in this set (155) The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year-old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure? a. Tachycardia and tachypnea b. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses c. Increased head circumference d. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope b. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses A client with acute pancreatitis is ...

Terms in this set (132) 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 A. Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's blood pressure Ena...

erms in this set (105) The community health nurses is counseling a group of 14 year olds about safe sexual practices. Which health teaching strategy would be most effective for the nurse to use with this age group? A.Encourage group members to describe personal experiences in practicing safe sex B. Provide the group with statistical data about behaviors leading to venereal diseases C. Tell the group that for aids prevention abstinence is the best safe sex practice D. Role p...

Terms in this set (170) When describing patient education approaches, the nurse educator would explain that informal teaching is an approach that a. follows formalized plans b. has standardized content c. often occurs one-toone d. addresses group needs C. Informal teaching is individualized one on one teaching which represents the majority of patient education done by nurses that occurs when an intervention is explained or a question is answered. Group needs are often the focu...

Terms in this set (51) A mother brings her 8- month-old baby boy to the clinic because he has been vomiting and had diarrhea for the last 3 days. Which assessment is more important for the nurse to make? A. Assess the infant's abdomen for tenderness. B. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus. C. Measure the infant's pulse. D. Evaluate the infant's cry. ANS: C Measure the infant's pulse While obtaining the vital signs of a 10-year-old who had a tonsillecto...

Terms in this set (171) Identify the characteristics of an effective leader. • Leads by positive example and personal accountability • Motivates others • Encourages participation, creative thinking, and initiative • Demonstrates a positive attitude • Practices active listening skills • Displays ethical behavior Identify ways to exhibit personal accountability. • Taking ownership of incidents or requests • Admitting to errors • Adhering to a work schedule • Kn...

Terms in this set (87) HIPAA became law 1996 What is the purpose of HIPAA? • To make health insurance portable under ERISA; • To move health care onto a nationally standardized electronic billing platform; and • To prevent fraud, waste and abuse Intent purpose of this subtitle to improve the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system, by encourag...