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1. A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia. During the initial interview, the client takes off his belt and screams, "A snake!" Which of the following responses is appropriate? a. "You know that is you belt and not a snake, don't you?" b. "Your belt doesn't look like a snake." c. "This is your belt. I understand how this is scary for you." d. "Why do you think your belt is a snake?" Ans: C QUESTION>>>> A nurse working in the ...

When should a medication label be applied to the container on the sterile field? A. Immediately before it is transferred to a syringe B. Before the patient enters the operating room C. Immediately after receiving the medication D. Immediately before the medication is transferred Ans: C. Immediately after receiving the medication QUESTION>>>> What information can be obtained from a culture and sensitivity test? A. What the infective bacteria is B. What antibiotic is effecti...

hemoglobin Ans: substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives it color QUESTION>>>> barbiturates Ans: butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), pentobarbital (Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), secobarbital (Seconal) SE: hangover, sedation, excitement, restlessness, confusion, allergic reactions QUESTION>>>> benzodiazepines (sedation/hypnosis) Ans: estazolam (ProSom), flurazpam (Dalmane), lorazepam (Ativan), quazepam (Doral), tema...

What is critical care nursing? Ans: - Managing physiologic, psychosocial, and ethical alterations for patients with complex, life-threatening conditions. - Providing compassionate, patient-and-family-centered care. - Using cutting edge technology. QUESTION>>>> Goal of critical care Ans: - To promote optimal outcomes for the patient and family - For the patient to "get better" and learn to live their life to the fullest extent that they are able - For the patient and ...

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-to-one d. addresses group needs Ans: 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 focus of formal patient educ...

What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? Ans: To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers QUESTION>>>> What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? Ans: Prosthesis QUESTION>>>> Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called Ans: Range of motion QUESTION>>>> Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? Ans: Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll...

A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are assigned to remove the restraints to reposition the patient. Where should the restraints be secured after repositioning? Ans: To a non-moving part of the bed( bed frame) QUESTION>>>> Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at risk of? Ans: Dehydration QUESTION>>>> A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as injections, IV, therapy, wound care, tube feedings or intensive sym...

interpretations and inferences that influence action in clinical practice Ans: clinical judgement QUESTION>>>> during clinical judgement, a nurse makes conclusions about what...( select the best answer) a) patient's preferences, competencies, goals b) patient's needs, concerns, or health problems c) ways to incorporate the nursing process d) what is best to consult with the physician Ans: b) patient's needs, concern's, or health problems QUESTION>>>>...

The client has dry skin and a history of cardiovascular disease. Which is the best intervention for the nurse to teach the client? a. "Wear pajamas to cover your legs at night." b. "Avoid wearing stockings." c. "Increase your fluid intake to 3 L/day." d. "Bathe in warm water and then apply lotion immediately." Ans: ANS: D The client should bathe in warm water for at least 20 minutes and then apply lotion immediately because this will keep the moisture in the ski...

A preoperative nurse is assessing a client prior to surgery. Which information would be most important for the nurse to relay to the surgical team? Ans: Use of multiple herbs and supplements QUESTION>>>> A nurse works on the postoperative floor and has four clients who are being discharged tomorrow. Which one has the greatest need for the nurse to consult other members of the health care team for postdischarge care? Ans: Older adult who lives alone at home despite some memor...