Ventrogluteal muscle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WALDEN UNIVERSITY NURS 6521 FINALS ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY Exam Elaborations Questions with Answers Graded A. The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of medication patient will take per day? Selected Answer: 1500 mg A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pru...

Maternal Newborn Final Exam - Questions, Answers and Rationales A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is within the recommended guideline for weight. The client asks the nurse how much weight is safe for her to gain during her pregnancy. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. your provider can discuss an appropriate amount of weight gain with you B. a weight gain of about 14 pounds each trimester is suggested C. if you eat nutritious food when you feel hung...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 4-year-old child asks tearfully if the IM injection will hurt. What is the nurse‘s most effective response? a. “No. It is over before you know it.” b. “Yes. It will sting a little.” c. “No. Would you like to see the syringe?” d. “Yes. Your mom and I are going to hold you to help you be still.” ANS: B Truthful answers will give a child a realistic expectation and help establish trust in the nurse. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: ...

A nurse in an outpatient facility is preparing to administer nafcillin IM to an adult client who has an infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all) A) Select a 25-gauge, 1/2 inch needle for the injection B) Administer the medication deeply into the ventrogluteal muscle C) Ask the client about an allergy to penicillin before administering the medication D) Monitor the client for 30 min following the injection E) Tell the client to expect a ...

TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 10TH EDITION By Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, Shirley Hosler | Complete 2023-2024. The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management. The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse’s best action? a. Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN. b. Give the patient a full glass of water before giving the drug. c. Come back in 30 minutes and recheck the blood press...

The parent of a toddler calls the nurse, asking about croup. What is a distinguishing manifestation of spasmodic croup (a viral infection)? correct answer: It has a harsh, barky cough Parents report their 3-year-old child appears restless at night and frequently scratches her anal area. What action by the nurse is best? correct answer: Educate parents on the cellophane tape test (pinworm dx) What should be included in health teaching to prevent Lyme disease? (no vaccine is available, ant...

NURSING PRACTICE I: FOUNDATION OF NURSING PRACTICE SITUATION: Nursing is a profession. The nurse should have a background on the theories and foundation of nursing as it influenced what is nursing today. 1. Nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of the individuals, families, communities and the population. Thi...

A nurse is teaching a client who plans to take St. Johns wort to treat her depression. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. You should avoid driving by and taking St. John's wort because it can cause drowsiness. B. You may experience vivid dreams while taking St. John's wort. C. St. Johns wort may increase your risk of developing oxalate kidney stones. D. St. Johns wort may cause gastrointestinal irritation. -Correct Answer B A nurse is as...

Which area of the hands requires special attention before you begin a surgical hand scrub? A) The area under each fingernail B) The back of the hands C) The area between each finger D) The palm of each hand B When opening a sterile pack, which of the following actions would compromise the sterility of the instruments and supplies inside the pack? A) Opening the sterile pack just prior to the procedure B) Allowing movement of team members around the field C) Keeping sterile items awa...

ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Retake 2019 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension LOW BP bc your blood vessels widen causing a drop in BP A. Administer the prescribed dose. B. Withhold the medication. C. Ask the provider to change the prescription to an oral form. D. Administer...