N117 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

what is a clinical trial? : prospective experiment on humans; must have an intervention, should compare to a "control"; goal is usually to examine safety and/or efficacy of a therapeutic intervention Is it a drug? : drug is any article "intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease" and "articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals." What is the purpose of a clinical tria...

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient with poor dietary intake and decreased mobility. Which action is least effective in diminishing the risk of pressure injuries? Offer the patient nutritional supplements high in protein and iron. Offer the patient water before each meal. Sit with the patient during mealtimes to encourage eating. Assess the patient's ability to swallow. : Offer the patient water before each meal. Which of the following patients would require follow-up? A) A c...

Final Exam: PRN1178/ PRN 1178 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: constipation *Hard, slow stools that are difficult to eliminate Q: causes of constipation Answer: *diet ↓ in fiber *↓ fluid intake *physical inactivity *ignoring the gastrocolic reflex *stress *some neurologic disorders affecting the nerves in intestinal tract *opioid medications Q: S/S of constipation Answer: *bloated feeling *defecatio...

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: Oral cancer begins Begins on lips, tongue, buccal, mucosa, oropharynx Q: What age does oral cancer usually occur Answer: Greater than 40 Q: How does oral cancer look like Answer: Red, raised oral lesions that do not heal in 2 weeks lump or thickening of cheek Q: Major risk factors of oral cancer Answer: Increasing age, tobacco age, alcohol use, ...

Exam 1: PRN1178 / PRN 1178 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Q: Electrolyte sodium, potassium, chloride. Q: Fluid Balance Interventions Answer: Maintaining equal input and output. Replace water loss with fluids containing sodium. Q: Hypercalcemia Answer: Muscle weakness, lack of coordination, abdominal pain, confusion, absent tendon reflexes, shallow respirations, emergency, elevated b/p, thirst, polyu...

Exam 2: PRN1178/ PRN 1178 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: order: 2g three times per day. available: 2g/10ml solution. How many MLs will be needed for the day Answer: 10mlx3doses=30ml Q: GERD medications Answer: antacids Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) -prazole Q: respiratory ABG values Answer: PH 7.35-7.45 Acidic <7.35-7.45< Alkalosis Carbon Dioxide (PaCO2) 45-35 Acidic<45-35<Alkalosis Bicarb...

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: What 3 things are included in Acid/Base balance (How do we balance the PH? Answer: chemical buffers, respiratory, and kidney functions Q: What is the 1st line of defense to maintain acid/base balance? Answer: Chemical and Protein Buffer Systems Q: What is the 2nd line of defense to maintain acid/base balance? An...

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 1 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: What would you tell a cancer patient to eat, what about avoiding to eat? Answer: to eat: a healthy balanced diet. fiber not to eat: avoid alcohol, No fresh fruit or vegetables due to decreased white blood cells, processed foods. Q: Methods for Detecting Cancer Answer: skin assessment, blood work, biopsies, scree...

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: Hyperglycemia high blood sugar blood glucose over 250 : occurs when not enough insulin is administered, illness, hormonal changes, medications Q: Hyperglycemia symptoms Answer: Dry Mouth Thirst Nausea Vomiting Q: Hyperglycemia treatment Answer: Encourage Oral (sugar free) Fluid Intake (water) Administer Insu...

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: Oral cancer begins Begins on lips, tongue, buccal, mucosa, oropharynx Q: What age does oral cancer usually occur Answer: Greater than 40 Q: How does oral cancer look like Answer: Red, raised oral lesions that do not heal in 2 weeks lump or thickening of cheek Q: Major risk factors of oral cancer Answer: ...