Scholar's Nexus

Terms in this set (132) A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab fo B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED by ambulance in cardiac arrest with ...

Terms in this set (179) 1. Mrs. Williams is 76 years old and comes in to have a wound checked on her right leg. She fell a month ago and the wound has not healed. She is concerned that something is wrong. The nurse practitioner examines the wound and sees that it has been cleaned properly and has no signs of infection. The edges are approximated, but the skin around the wound is red and tender to touch. The best response regarding Mrs. Williams' concern is: 1. Wound healin...

Terms in this set (173) When performing a differential white blood cell count a basophils will be recognized by Large blue to purple staining granules When collecting specimens for a blood cell count, you would use a tube that contained An anticoagulant Serum Is the liquid portion of whole blood after the blood has been allowed to dot and the solid and liquid portions have separated When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be Wiped away When performing...

Terms in this set (103) Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A? a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors c. order ASA 81mg stat d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors A 56-year old male pati...

Terms in this set (107) A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple medication allergies. During which of the following steps of the nursing process should the nurse identify the client's allergies? A. Planning B. Evaluation C. Data Collection D. Implementation C. Data Collection A nurse is caring for a client and realizes after administering the 0900 medications that she gave digoxin 0.25 mg PO to the client instead of the prescribed dose of digoxin 0.125 mg PO. Whi...

Terms in this set (68) An individual who is not eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A coverage may apply for coverage during which of the following enrollment periods? A. All of the above B. Initial enrollment period C. General enrollment period D. Special enrollment period A. All of the above Medicare makes what payment for services in which another payer may be responsible: A. Conditional payment B. Interim payment C. Transitional payment D. Temporary payment A. Con...

Terms in this set (109) Which of the following amounts must decrease in a decreasing term? Death benefit In life insurance, insurable interest must exist at the time the.. Producer writes an on a proposed insured An applicant makes an offer to the insurer when they pay an initial premium with the application Which of the following makes Universal Life insurance different from other forms of permanent insurance? Premium Schedule An insurer that shares its profits with its' ...

Terms in this set (125) The Commissioner must approve Continuing education courses Employer sponsored group health insurance provides coverage for which of the following? Self-inflicted injuries cosmetic surgery custodial care alcoholism alcoholism A Medicare supplement policy can be cancelled by the insurer for Nonpayment Which entity is responsible for regulating insurance advertising in NJ? New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Which of the following are retain...

Terms in this set (23) Oxygen, heat, and fuel To ignite and sustain a fire, a chemical reaction or spark is combined with: each chemical transported, produced or used on site. An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) is required for: heat The condition of warming measured by rising degree is: All over the building Sprinklers are effective because they release an extinguishing agent: 4-step process to use a fire extinguisher Define PASS Grease, gas, and oil Class B fires use the following as f...

Terms in this set (222) Which of the following Medicare policies determines if a particular item or service is covered by Medicare? National Coverage Determination (NCD) A patient's employer has not submitted a premium payment. Which of the following claim statuses should the provider receive from the thirdparty payer? Denied A billing and coding specialist should routinely analyze which of the following to determine the number of outstanding claims? Aging report Which o...