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Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Ignatavicius Workman Test Bank Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providin...

Absolute threshold - the minimum intensity of stimulation that must occur before you experience a sensation Action potential - a brief electrical charge that travels down an axon, and subsequently causes the release of chemicals from the terminal buttons Action potentials cause neurons to release chemicals from their terminal buttons Agonists and Antagonists - substances that bind to a receptor and cause a partial response that is not as strong as that caused by an agonist All-or-none pri...

NRP 8th edition Exam Questions And Correct Solutions Current Update 1. Rapid evaluation - Answer -Determines if the baby can stay with the mother for routine care or should be brought to the radiant warmer 2. Airway - Answer -The initial steps open the airway and support spontaneous respiration 3. Breathing - Answer -Assist breathing with positive pressure ventilation if the baby is apneic, gasping, or bradycardic. CPAP or oxygen may be appropriate for labored breathing or low oxygen ...

PATHO EXAM 4 UNMC EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [GRADED A+] ACTUAL EXAM 100% Strabismus - ANS---Definition: "crossed eyes" deviation of one eye from the other when looking at an object Incidence: can be normal in infant until 4 months, after needs evaluation Normal A&P: extraocular muscles attach eyeball to orbit and allow for straight and rotary movement; each muscle from one eye is coordinated with a muscle from the other eye, which produces conjugate movement,...

deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)? a. To test and license LPN/LVNs. b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result of the NPA, the primary purpose of the NPA of each state d...

SANE P Exam 78 Questions with Verified Answers The SANE is called to see a 4-yo patient brought to the ED by her mother with complaints of sexual abuse by a male relative. Which of the following answers best identifies an age-appropriate patient-centered approach? A. Get through the exam as quickly as possible. B. Don't explain each step of the exam process so as not to scare the chile. C. Ask a nonoffending parent/guardian to wait outside the room during the exam process. D. Limit expos...

Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 5E Holly Stromberg TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit One: Patient Care Concepts Chapter 1: The Health Care System Chapter 2: Patient Care Settings Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations Chapter 4: The Leadership Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse Chapter 5: The Nurse-Patient Relationship Chapter 6: Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care Chapter 7: The Nurse and the Family Chapter 8: Health and Illness Chapter 9: Nutrition Chapter 10: Develo...

Index of Tables xiii Preface xvii Contributors xix CHAPTER 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR NCLEX-PN® • 1 Questions You Might Have about the Examination 2 What Is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? 2 What Is the Current Test Plan? 2 How Do I Apply to Take the Examination? 3 What Types of Questions Are on the Examination? 4 Do I Have to Know a Lot About Computers to Take the Examination? 4 How Is the Examination Scored? 4 Can I Take a Break? 4 When Will I Know If I Passed? 4 Tips...

What should the nurse observe when assessing gait? - ANSWER-• Base of support • Weight-bearing stability • Foot position • Stride, length, and cadence of stride • Arm swing • Posture What should the nurse observe when assessing posture - ANSWER-the client's posture while standing with the feet together, noting alignment of the head, trunk, pelvis, and extremities. Also observe client's posture while sitting. Abnormal gait findings - ANSWER-Uneven weight bearing is eviden...

Week 1: Quiz Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 14 minutes 15 out of 15 Which of the following statements about Medicaid is true? Medicaid pays for family planning serv ices, dental care, and eyeglasses. Eligibility requirements for Medicaid are mandated by the Health Care Financing Administration. Medicaid is a federal plan created to provide care for indigent persons. Medicaid is a program for the indigent financed jointly by the federal and state governments. Financed jointly...