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1 PEDS SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ The progression of function in infants can be described by which patterns of growth and development? Correct Answer: Simple to complex General to specific A rapid pace of growth is common in which age group? Correct Answer: From birth to 2 years From puberty to 15 years A nurse is measuring the height and weight of a 4-year-old child during the well-child visit. The child's parents comment that th...

A 56-year-old male was admitted to the emergency department with sudden chest pain. The patient is stable and the nurse has already inquired about the patient's current pain factors. Which question related to pain history is most important for the nurse to ask next? "Have you ever experienced pain like this before?" "Has anyone else in your family ever experienced chest pain?" "How has the pain been affecting your activities of daily living?" "What coping strategies have you been u...

Cirrhosis Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass 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 - Answer- A The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis and an elevated prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR). Which complication is this patient most at risk for developing?...

Cirrhosis Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass 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 - Answer- A The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis and an elevated prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR). Which complication is this patient most at risk for developing?...

By providing personal care to the patient, what is the nurse demonstrating? - correct answer competence, moral responsibility, compassion One of the benefits of providing hygienic care is enhancing the patient's ______________ and physical well-being. - correct answer emotional An important home care intervention related to personal care is ______. - correct answer Identifying self-care deficits ______________ is the breakdown of skin caused by prolonged exposure to fluid and infect...

Sherpath Eyes and Ears Exam Questions and Answers The eye is innervated by which intracranial nerves? - III - IV - VI - XI - XII III (3) IV (4) VI (6) What are the internal layers of the eye? - Outer fibrous layer - Subcutaneous layer - Middle layer - Inner layer - Dermal layer Outer fibrous layer Middle layer Inner layer Match the internal eye structure with the relevant function. - Supports the internal eye structures - Major part of the refractive power of ...

Which strategies are effective in encouraging open communication between the nurse and patient? Select all that apply. Ask "Why?" questions. Have a relaxed, open posture. Avoid negative, non-verbal cues. Avoid use of closed-ended questions. Pay attention to what patient is saying. - Have a relaxed, open posture. Avoid negative, non-verbal cues. Pay attention to what patient is saying. If the patient interview takes place in the patient's home, in what room does it generally take plac...

1 NUTRITION SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ The nurse is caring for an older adult who lives alone. The nurse becomes concerned that the patient is getting inadequate nutrition based on which neurologic manifestations? A. Decreased Alertness B. Slower muscle response time C. Decreased Hearing D. Decreased visual acuity E. Slower problem-solving Correct Answer: Answer: A, B, E The nurse is caring for an older adult with Alzheimer diseas...

A nurse is preparing to perform a full cardiac and pulmonary exam on a patient. What patient position is appropriate for the nurse to complete this exam? Select all that apply. Supine Fowler Prone Sims Dorsal recumbent - Supine Fowler Prone Dorsal recumbent What statement by the patient about hand-washing indicates the patient is in further need of education? "I need to wash my hands after toileting.""Hand-washing is the best way to prevent infection spread." "My nurse should ...

CKD NGN Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Client is an older adult woman brought to the emergency department (ED) by her daughter because of reports of increasing shortness of breath and an excruciating headache. Client has a history of obesity, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. The client is alert and oriented but extremely drowsy. The client states a 10-pound weight gain over the past 3 days, despite a poor appetite from nausea and several episodes of vomiting. The clien...