Scholar's Nexus

Terms in this set (50) Which of the following statements is true? a. Conforming to a standard is mandatory b. Complying with a regulation is voluntary c. Auditors do not assess business continuity programs against regulations d. Auditors assess business continuity programs against standards and regulations D What is the value of a business continuity policy statement? a. It forces middle management to comply with senior directives b. It shows employees how to do their par...

Terms in this set (30) The physician has written an order for a medication, 3,000 units to be given SQ. You have on hand 5,000 units/mL. You will administer _______mL. 3000/5000 *1 = 0.6mL The surgeon orders for 75 mg of a medication to be given IV push. The medication is available in a concentration of 125 mg/2 mL. You will administer ____mL to the patient. (record your answer using one decimal place) 1.2 The sliding scale order states: [FORMULA: (BG100)÷30]= number of un...

Terms in this set (19) A nurse is assessing a client who started a prescription for phenytoin 3 weeks ago. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a hypersensitivity reaction to the phenytoin? Enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes. A nurse is caring for a client who has a radial fracture and a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates a contrain...

Terms in this set (100) Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a client with pneumonia? Yes. A nurse on a med-surg unit has received change-of-shift report & will care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's needs may the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hrs ago w/aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching w/a client who is learning to walk using a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom cathete...

Terms in this set (25) begin taking verapamil (calan) tx atrial fibrillation, should tell to avoid grapefruit juice because it can cause Hypotension -Large amounts of grapefruit juice can increase blood levels of verapamil by inhibiting its metabolism. The excess amount of drug can intensify otherwise therapeutic effects like hypotension, causing serious risks for syncope and dizziness drug therapy options for HTN, patient has S/S depression that require tx. Which antihypertensi...

Terms in this set (169) A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about home safety. Which of the following pieces of information that should the nurse include? (select all that apply) A. Use a wheeled infant walker B. Place soft pillows around the edge of the infants crib C. Position the car seat so it is rear facing D. Secure a safety gate at the top and bottom of the stairs E. Maintain the water heater temperature at 49°C (120°F) C, D, E A charge nurse is providing ...

Terms in this set (81) A nurse is teaching the parent of a 12-month-old infant about nutrition. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I can give my baby 4 oz of juice to drink each day." B. "I will offer my baby dry cereal and chilled banana slices as snacks." C. "I am introducing my baby to the same foods the family eats." D. "My infant drinks at least 2 qt of skim milk each day." Correct Answer: D....

Terms in this set (30) A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of engine and is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography at 1100. Which of the following statements by the client requires the nurse to contact the provider for possible rescheduling? A. I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 7 am B. I didn't take my heart pills tis morning because the doctor told me not to C. I have had chest pain a couple times since I saw my doctor last week D. ...

Terms in this set (83) A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by 7." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To as...

Terms in this set (138) A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? Document the client‟s refusal in the chart. A nurse is making shift assignments in a hospital. Which of the following tasks is appropriate to assign to a licensed practical nurse? ...