Liberty University

Completion of a basic program for RN, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - NCLEX RN Completion of basic program for PN, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - NCLEX PN What does licensure mean to the nurse graduate? - 1) When the state board grants permission to qualifies persons to engage in a given profession or occupation. 2) Graduates may legally practice in their own state 3) Can use RN credentials Describe preparation of the diploma nurse? - 3 year pro...

degree centigrade - oC degree Fahrenheit - °F before meals - ac after meals - pc ad lib - freely as desired ADL - activities of daily living bid - twice a day tid - three times a day qid - four times a day -c - with -s - without c/o - complains of cap - capsule DNR - do not resuscitate Dx or dx - diagnosis H&P - history and physical hs - at bedtime or hours of sleep I&O - intake and output O2 - Oxygen PO or Po - orally or by mouth IM - intramuscular IV - intravenous pm - w...

She was dedicated to hospital reform, upgraded the conditions for the sick and wounded in the military, and established the first training school for nurses. She thought nursing should be "simple" and at the "least expense of the patient". - Florence Nightingale She said: "The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recover (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaid...

During the communication process, "decoding" is: a. The selection of words by the sender b. The interpretation of the message by the receiver c. The method by which the message is given d. The way in which feedback is interpreted - b. the interpretation of the message by the receiver The nurse is teaching the client about his upcoming procedure and the client is very stressed. It would be most important for the nurse to: a. use humor first to decrease the client's stress level ...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation centers C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers - A, B, and D. A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms should the nurse includ...

• Gastrointestinal (GI) tract The body system responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients and fluids • Mouth and salivary glands Chew food, perceive taste, lubricate food with saliva and mucus • Esophagus Moves food to stomach by swallowing • Stomach Mixes food with digestive juices that break food into chyme • Liver Produces bite to aid in digestion of food and absorption of nutrients • Gallbladder Stores, concentrates, and later releases bile into the sma...

Enrollment in nursing programs has been restricted due to which of the following? Budget Constraints Those individuals who assist patients to facilitate their own healing and health maintenance through therapeutic meals and healthy nutritional practices are called Dieticians The nursing process is a method used by nurses to : Solve patient problems To begin the nursing process, the nurse must first Obtain information from the patient, family, and records A blood pressure of 126/80 is an...

characteristics of A fib Correct Answer-No P wave; irregular rhythm, irregular pattern; very fast rate (350-600 atrial beats/minute) main fn of DMARDs and 2 types Correct Answer-decrease inflammation methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine risks/sxs associated with A fib Correct Answer-low CO; arf thrombus & stroke bc heart is quivering not actually pumping drugs for A fib Correct Answer-Amiodarone - regulates rhythm (Ami won't turn One unless we regulate her rhythm) Digoxin (do not ...

For the past 24 hours, a client with dry skin and dry mucous membranes has had a urine output of 600 ml and a fluid intake of 800 ml. The client's urine is dark amber. These assessments indicate which nursing diagnosis? Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements Deficient fluid volume Impaired urinary elimination Excess fluid volume Correct Answer-Deficient fluid volume Dark, concentrated urine, dry mucous membranes, and a urine output of less than 30 ml/hour (720 ml/24 hours)...

systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Correct Answer-Autoimmune disease in which immune system attacks connective tissue throughout body such as in joints and skin. Chronic multisystem inflammatory autoimmune disorder. SLE is more common in: Correct Answer-Females (85%) Higher incidence in young women of color in the US. Common clinical findings with SLE: Correct Answer-Fatigue, joint pain, rash, seizures, chest pain, vasculitis, nephritis, weight loss, fevers, tachycardia, lymphadenop...