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A patient has rapid weight gain, amenorrhea without pregnancy, and mild hypertension. Once confirmatory tests are performed, what is a possible treatment for this patient? - Pituitary tumor resection A patient has unexplained weight loss and the provider notes increased skin pigmentation on lightexposed skin folds along with darkened palmar creases. Which laboratory tests will the provider order vs NOT order - ORDER: Serum ACTH, Serum electrolytes, TB skin testing NOT: Serum cortisol T or ...

What is the definition of complementary? - non-mainstream practice used together with conventional medicine What is the definition of alternative? - non-mainstream practice that is used in place of conventional medicine -used in place of others Most common alternative medicine? - dietary supplements What is the most important thing to ask when it comes to complementary/alternative medicine? - is it safe and does it work? What is an Adverse effect of dietary supplement regulation? - FDA c...

Skill development in children proceeds in two processes: - cephalocaudal proximodistal Erikson's stages of development: - Trust vs. Mistrust (birth to 1 year) Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (1 to 3 years) Initiative vs. Guilt (3 to 6 years) Industry vs. Inferiority (6 to 12 years) Identity vs. Role Confusion (12 to 18 years) During the toddler years, the child moves from the _______________ to the _________________ stage of development. - sensorimotor preoperational Preschoolers grow slow...

Which statement best reflects evidenced-based practice (EBP)? a. EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices B. EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for treatment of patients. c. EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience. d. the patient's own preferences are not important with EBP - C A 59-year-old tells the nurse that he has ulcerative collitis. He has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. How would the nurse best docume...

What are the two systems of the ANS? - sympathetic and parasympathetic What response does the Sympathetic Nervous System stimulate? - Fight or Flight response What response does the Parasympathetic Nervous System stimulate? - Rest and Digest Andregenic Agents can also be known as _____________. - symapthomometics The Beta 1 receptor controls what body system? - Cardiac (heart) What response in the heart is caused by stimulation of the Beta 1 receptor? - Makes it beat faster and stronger T...

Identify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full autonomy of practice - Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors must the nursing profession embrace? - Responsibility and accountability Select the most effective method that nurses can use to gain power over their practice. - join professional organizations in large numbers what allows a nurse to exert referent power over a...

After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. - A 2. A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, is nauseated, and feels hot. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. - C 3. The patients record, laboratory studies, objective data...

What is a primary source - research done by the authors What is a secondary source - A source looking at someone else's research (lit review) - researchers are compiling their research based off of others research Why isn't evidence-based practice not used - - time consuming - staff may not be aware of how to read or may not understand what it is saying How do you narrow down your results for a literature search? - - Publication date (w/in 5 yrs) - Type of article (magazine, peer review)...

The occupational health nurse is planning a safety inservice for a group of clerical workers. Which of the following topics would be most beneficial? A) Principles of body alignment B) The use of protective clothing C) The use of ear plugs D) Appropriate storage of combustable cleaning solutions - A A patient has presented to the Emergency Department after splashing a chemical in the eyes. When managing the injury, which of the following should be included in the plan of care? A) Wa...

The nurse practices nursing in conformity with the code of ethics for professional registered nurses. This code: - Defines the principles by which nurses' provide care to their clients An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and cough. The physician asks the nurse to measure vital signs, auscultate lung sounds, listen to heart sounds, determine the level of comfort, and collect blood and sputum samples for analysis. The nurse is performing what aspect of practice? - ...