RNSG 1261 (RNSG1261)

Pre-Quiz Fundamentals: Scenario 7 – Carl R. Exposure to which body fluid places the patient at the highest risk for skin breakdown? A. Stool B. Gastric drainage C. Bile D. Saliva A physician has prescribed an intermediate-acting insulin for a diabetic patient. Which medication fits this criterion? A. Insulin NPH B. Isophane insulin suspension C. Insulin detemir D. Insulin glargine Which potential problem is considered a disadvantage of moist compress applications? A. Increase in b...

Pre-Sim Quiz: Fundamentals – Scenario 2 1. Which underlying issue could be the cause of hematuria? A. Neoplasms of the kidney or bladder B. Bladder inflammation C. Loss of pelvic muscle tone D. Prostate enlargement 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who requires bladder training. With what frequency should the nurse schedule toileting for this patient during the day and evening hours? A. Every 3 to 4 hours B. Every hour C. Every 2 hours D. Every 90 minutes 3. A nurse is caring f...

HESI Patient Reviews: Adult Health – Respiratory Health Problems Ms. Frank Mrs. Frank also had sputum specimens tested for cytology. Cytology involves examining sputum for: Hint A. any evidence of microorganisms B. unusual cells C. acid-fast bacilli D. antibodies You are often required to obtain sputum specimens from patients. Which of the following should be carried out when obtaining a sputum specimen? Select all that apply (there are 3 correct answers). Hint A. A sterile specime...

Pain – Natalie Harmon 1. Which information obtained by the nurse is most likely to influence Natalie’s perception of her pain? a. Natalie’s parents live in the same neighborhood and often help with the children b. Natalie’s 4-year-old enjoys being the “big brother” to his baby sister c. Natalie was a first grade teacher before having children but now stays home d. Natalie’s younger child is an infant who feeds every 3 hours 2. To assess the quality of Natalie’s pain, the n...

You question Dave regarding his immunization status. Your initial concern is determining his potential susceptibility to __________ infection. Hint A. staphylococcus B. tetanus C. hepatitis D. streptococcus Your time with Dave has been brief, but you are able to set priorities for his care. Which of the following is pertinent and most important for Dave's care at this time? Hint A. Impaired Physical Mobility related to injured left thigh B. Fear related to potentially-serious injury ...

Pre-Quiz MEDSURG: Scenario 5 – Margaret C. 1. Which position does the patient need to assume for a thoracentesis of the left lung? A. Flat in reverse Trendelenburg's B. Sitting at the bedside with arms on the overbed table C. On the right side D. Supine in high Fowler's with arms raised 2. The nurse should suspect a respiratory condition when the patient complains of which symptoms? A. Chest pain, edema, and dyspnea B. Cough, dyspnea, and sputum production C. Headache, palpitation...

Pre-SIM Quiz MedSurg: Scenario 1 The nurse applies oxygen, as prescribed, at 2 L to a patient with emphysema. Which information would most indicate that this measure has been effective? A. PaO2 38% B. Speech clear C. O2 Sat 90% D. Pulse rate of 124 A patient has COPD. Which of the disease conditions would cause you to classify the patient into this category? A. Hypertension B. Emphysema C. Osteoporosis D. Pneumonia The nurse is most concerned with the fact that a patient with phreni...

Pre-Quiz Fundamentals: Scenario 7 – Carl R. Exposure to which body fluid places the patient at the highest risk for skin breakdown? A. Stool B. Gastric drainage C. Bile D. Saliva A physician has prescribed an intermediate-acting insulin for a diabetic patient. Which medication fits this criterion? A. Insulin NPH B. Isophane insulin suspension C. Insulin detemir D. Insulin glargine Which potential problem is considered a disadvantage of moist compress applications? A. Increase in b...

Pre-Sim Quiz: Fundamentals – Scenario 2 1. Which underlying issue could be the cause of hematuria? A. Neoplasms of the kidney or bladder B. Bladder inflammation C. Loss of pelvic muscle tone D. Prostate enlargement 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who requires bladder training. With what frequency should the nurse schedule toileting for this patient during the day and evening hours? A. Every 3 to 4 hours B. Every hour C. Every 2 hours D. Every 90 minutes 3. A nurse is caring f...