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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...

Pre-Quiz Fundamentals: Scenario 8 – Maurice A. 1. Diffusion of oxygen into the blood occurs in which structure located in the lungs? A. Carina B. Segmental bronchi C. Terminal bronchiole D. Alveoli 2. The normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult is: A. 6 to 10 breaths per minute. B. 10 to 16 breaths per minute. C. 12 to 20 breaths per minute. D. 18 to 26 breaths per minute. 3. A physician tells a patient that he is suffering from hypoxia. The patient asks the nurse what the term means. Whic...

TEST_BANK_CLINICAL_PROCEDURES_FOR_MEDICAL_ASSISTANTS_10TH_ED_BONEWIT_WESTChapter 01: The Medical Record Bonewit-West: Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is not a function of the medical record?....

NURS 4357 UNIT 6 HOMEWORKUNIT 6 HOMEWORK Hinkle Chapter 17: Preoperative Nursing Management I. Define the phases of perioperative patient care. - Preoperative phase: begins when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the patient onto the operating room (OR) bed - Intraoperative phase: begins when the patient is transferred onto the OR bed and ends with admission to the PACU (post anesthesia care unit) - Postoperative phase: begins wi...

Compilation of Questions from HESI 2017-20211. The home health nurse visits an elderly female client who had a brain attack three months ago and is now able to ambulate with the assistance of a quad cane. Which assessment finding has the greatest implications for this client's care? a) The husband, who is the caregiver, begins to weep when the nurse asks how he is doing. b) The client tells the nurse that she does not have much of an appetite today. c) The nurse notes that there are numero...

HESI Fundamentals 11. A policy requiring the removal of acrylic nails by all nursing personnel was implemented 6 months ago. Which assessment measure best determines if the intended outcome of the policy is being achieved. a. Number of staff induced injury b. Client satisfaction survey c. Health care-associated infectionrate. d. Rate of needle-stick injuries bynurse. 2. The nurse is preparing to assist a newly admitted client with personal hygiene measures. The client...the client’s gag ...

Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) John Gates is a 59-year-old male -Answered Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) John Gates, 59 years old Primary Concept Perfusion Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Stress 2. Coping 3. Clinical Judgment 4. Patient Education 5. Communication 6. Collaboration UNFOLDING Clinical Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) History of Present Problem: John Gates is a 59-year-old male with a histor...