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1 NSG 6440 Predictor test Typed Pre-Predictor 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urina...

HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI QUESTION BANK (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) 31. During a mental status assessment, which question by the nurse would best assess a person's judgment? A) "Do you feel that you are being watched, followed, or controlled?" B) "Tell me about what you plan to do once you are discharged from the hospital." C) "What does the statement, 'People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones,' mean to you?" D) "What would you do if you found a stamped, addressed envelope lying on the s...

TEST BANK Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman Test Bank Questions with Complete Solutions Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality? a.Life-span statistics are included in the dat...

Signs and symptoms of a GI bleed - Answer Black/Tarry stool Bright red blood in stool Cramps Tired Pale Shortness of breath Signs and symptoms of a splenic injury - Answer Upper left quadrant pain Confusion Signs and symptoms of an infection - Answer Redness and swelling of a body part fever increased pulse and respiratory rates diarrhea vomiting nausea Anatomy and physiology of hemorrhagic shock - Answer Reduced tissue perfusion resulting in inadequate delivery of oxygen a...

USMLE Step 2 CK High-Yield 2023 Exam with Complete Solutions Classic EKG finding in atrial flutter - ANSWER-"Sawtooth" p waves Definition of unstable angina - ANSWER-Angina that is new, is worsening, or occurs at rest Antihypertensive for a diabetic patient with proteinuria - ANSWER-ACEI Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade - ANSWER-Hypotension, distant heart sounds, and JVD Drugs that slow heart rate - ANSWER-Beta-blockers, CCBs, digoxin, amiodarone Hypercholesterolemia treat...

Which is not a skills requisite? A: Inspection B: Palpation C: Vital signs D: Percussion - correct answer C: Vital Signs What are some things you are looking for during palpation? - correct answer Temperature, Moisture, Texture, Lumps Over what tissue would you expect to hear resonance? A: Stomach B: Lungs C: Brain D: Bones - correct answer B: Lungs Over what tissue would you expect to hear tympany? A: Lungs B: Bone C: Brain D: Stomach - correct answer D: Stomach Over wha...

Health Assessment Jarvis Ch 12 Practice Questions - with rationals A 13-year old girl is interested in obtaining information about the cause of her acne. The nurse would share with her that acne: ANS: has no known cause. About 70% of teens will have acne, and, although the cause is unknown, it is not caused by poor diet, oily complexion, a contagion, or poor hygiene. A 22-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of a severe sunburn and states, "I was just out in the sun for a couple of m...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to break...

The nurse educator is preparing an education module for the nursing staff on the epidermal layer of skin. Which of these statements would be included in the module? The epidermis is: a. Highly vascular. b. Thick and tough. c. Thin and nonstratified. d. Replaced every 4 weeks. - correct answer d. Replaced every 4 weeks. The epidermis is thin yet tough, replaced every 4 weeks, avascular, and stratified into several zones. The nurse educator is preparing an education module for th...

A student nurse is taking public transportation home after clinical. When she sees a friend, she immediately takes a seat next to her and begins a conversation, saying, "You know that older man who lives in the apartment next to you? Well, I took care of him today in the hospital." The student nurse is not respecting which of the following principles? A. fidelity B. benevolence C. confidentiality D. veracity - Answer- C. confidentiality When recording information for the review of sy...