Nursing c 350 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing: Dysrhythmias The nurse monitoring the electrocardiogram (ECG) of a patient with hyperthyroidism observes regular, sawtooth-shaped flutter waves with an atrial rate 250 beats/minute. How should the nurse document this pattern? a) sinus bradycardia b) sinus tachycardia c) atrial flutter d) atrial fibrillation - C. atrial Flutter Atrial flutter is an atrial tachydysrhythmia identified by flutter (F) waves, a sawtoothed pattern, with a 200-350 beats/minute atri...

Test Bank for Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 7th edition by Leifer Chapter 01: The Past, Present, and Future MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNMs scope of practice include? a. Practice independent from medical supervision b. Comprehensive prenatal care c. Attendance at all deliveries d. Cesarean sections ANS: B The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attend...

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CONCEPTS AND COMPETENCIES FOR PRACTICE 9TH EDITION CRAVEN TEST BANK UPGRADED . Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Chapter 01- The Profession of Nursing Chapter 02- The Nurse's Role in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Chapter 03- Values, Ethics, and Legal Issues Chapter 04- Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Care Chapter 05- Nursing Process: Foundation for Clinical Judgment Chapter 06- Nursing Assessment Chapter 07- Nursing Diag...

TB 03 Questions and A+ Answers Chapter 03: Fats Nix: Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The functions of fat in the body include a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure. b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities. c. flavoring low-fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs. d. insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure. ANS: D In the body...

ONC Degenerative Disease Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A patient with a history of osteoarthritis states she has been using exercise as a means to delay progression of the disease. However, she now complains of increased pain in her knees. Given this complaint, which of the following forms of exercise should the nurse suspect the patient uses? a. Swimming b. Water aerobics c. Running d. Stationary bicycling - CORRECT ANSWER c. Running Rationale: Activity modificati...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2024 NGN |LATEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a homeless client at a community psychiatric clinic. The client tells the nurse that the usual dosage taken is different from the dose the nurse is giving. Which action should the nurse take? A) Inform the client that he may refuse the medication and document whether or not the client takes it. B) Withhold the medication until the dosage can be confirmed. C) Explain to the...

NSG 350 Mental Health Week 1 Exam Questions and Answers In 1952, Hildegard Peplau defined the psychiatric nurse's role as a: a. professional who helps patients with attitude adjustment. b. nurse who is extensively trained to care for psychiatric patients. c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. d. professional who is certified to conduct psychosocial therapy sessions. - ANS: C c. resource person, a teacher, a leader, and a counselor to patients. 2. The co...

ONC Pediatric/Congenital/Neuromuscular Conditions/Operative Orthopedics Practice Exam A surgical nurse is reviewing types of orthopaedic hardware with a nursing student. Which of the following screws should the nurse identify as using a guide wire for both drilling and screw insertion while maintaining proper bone position? a. Cancellous screw b. Cannulated screw c. Compression screw d. Cortical screw - CORRECT ANSWER b. Cannulated screw Rationale: A cannulated screw is the only o...

HESI RN COMPASS EXIT EXAM V1 1. The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child? A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. 2. The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider? A) Height and weight percentiles vary widely 3. The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has bee...

NURS 350 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT Define critical inquiry - Answer- purposeful thinking and reflective reasoning to examine ideas, assumptions, principles, conclusions, beliefs, and actions in nursing practice Define EBP and sources of knowledge - Answer- EBP = making clinical decisions based on clinical judgement, patient preference, and the best evidence Sources of knowledge: a. Tradition b. Authority c. Personal experience (empirical knowledge) i. Based on obs...