Sherpath i - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sherpath - Cognition and Sensation: Assess and Recognize Cues Rated A+ Which technique would the nurse use to assess a patient’s judgment? Ask the patient what to do if the house was on fire. Which interpretation would the nurse make for the chart entry, Oriented × 3? Knows the answers to person, place, and time Which vital sign results are correctly correlated to their unexpected cognitive findings? ALL Which parameter is the nurse primarily assessing using these images? Spatial...

Safety Sherpath Questions and Answers 100% Pass An older adult stroke patient with limited mobility is being discharged to home. What interventions should be included in the home care plan for this patient? -Maintain walkways so they are free of debris. -Install handrails and grab bars around the tub and toilet. A nurse is teaching a nursing student about seizure precautions. When asked how to address a person having a seizure in the community, which response indicates that the nurs...

Nursing Managing of Diabetes Sherpath Latest Update Already Passed Which action should the nurse take first when a patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 63 mg/dL? Give the patient a snack that equals 15 g of carbohydrates. *When a patient has symptoms of hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the patient 15 g of carbohydrates to increase the blood glucose level. After the initial assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a fruity smell on the patient's breath and rapid,...

Antidiabetic Meds Sherpath Questions and Answers 100% Pass Regular insulin is administered at 0730. At which time would the nurse anticipate the insulin to start acting? 0800 Regular insulin's onset of action is within 30 minutes to 1 hour. Glargine insulin is administered at bedtime (2100). When should the peak of action be expected for this medication? Because it is a basal insulin, is considered "peakless." Glargine has a small plateau but is considered to be "peakless." ...

Nursing Managing of Diabetes Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Which action should the nurse take first when a patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 63 mg/dL? Give the patient a snack that equals 15 g of carbohydrates. *When a patient has symptoms of hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the patient 15 g of carbohydrates to increase the blood glucose level. After the initial assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a fruity smell on the patient's breath and rapid, deep b...

Sherpath Spirituality Exam Questions and Answers Which statements align with the concept of spirituality? Spirituality is the expression of meaning and purpose in life. Spirituality exists regardless of religious beliefs. Spirituality is a personal experience. Which statements are true about religion? Religion usually follows specific rituals or rules. Religion is linked to a defined system of worship or faith-based organization. Religious beliefs can affect medical decisions. ...

1 CIRRHOSIS SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with cirrhosis; the disease is in the early stages. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit? Fatigue Jaundice Skin lesions Peripheral neuropathy Correct Answer: A The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis and an elevated prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR). Which complication...

Sherpath - Ischemic Stroke Exam Questions and Answers ischemic stroke occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (ischemia) to a part of the brain. Functions (i.e., movement, sensation, cognition, and emotion) that were controlled by the affected area of the brain are lost or impaired transient ischemic attack an episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency, usually associated with partial occlusion of a cerebral artery by an atherosclerotic plaque or an embolus. The symptoms vary with the s...

Nursing Managing of Diabetes Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Which action should the nurse take first when a patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 63 mg/dL? Give the patient a snack that equals 15 g of carbohydrates. *When a patient has symptoms of hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the patient 15 g of carbohydrates to increase the blood glucose level. After the initial assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a fruity smell on the patient's breath and rapid, deep b...

Nursing Managing of Diabetes Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Which action should the nurse take first when a patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 63 mg/dL? Give the patient a snack that equals 15 g of carbohydrates. *When a patient has symptoms of hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the patient 15 g of carbohydrates to increase the blood glucose level. After the initial assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a fruity smell on the patient's breath and rapid, deep b...