Nursing 349 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A patient who has just begun taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor calls the nurse and reports feeling very dizzy when standing up and asks if the medication should be discontinued. What is the nurse’s best response? a. “Stop taking the medication immediately.” b. “Rise to a sitting or standing position slowly; your symptoms will resolve.” c. “I will schedule you to visit the health care provider today.” d. “Cut the pill in half and take a reduced dosag...

Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter? Decreased risk of infection Short-term use Low cost of insertion Unlimited ability to access Decreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters. Reference: Camp-Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Soci...

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...

UWorld NCLEX-RN TEST 2 2023 A nurse coworker is called into work from home to help care for an influx of clients being admitted after a bus accident. While assisting the coworker prepare for incoming clients, the nurse becomes concerned that the coworker may be under the influence of an impairing substance. Which action by the nurse is best? 1. Ask another coworker to observe the individual to confirm the suspicion 2. Confront the coworker about the concern and offer emotional suppo...

Exit HESI practice questions and answers with rationale 1.ID: 5 Enalapril maleate is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Correct Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours Incorrect Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-conve...

Test Bank Fundamentals of Nursing 2nd Edition Yoost Table of Contents Chapter 01: Nursing, Theory, and Professional Practice ........................................................................ 2 Chapter 02: Values, Beliefs, and Caring ................................................................................................12 Chapter 03: Communication ..................................................................................................................21 Chapter 04: Criti...

Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter? Decreased risk of infection Short-term use Low cost of insertion Unlimited ability to access - Answer Decreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters. Reference: Camp-Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology...

TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING MAKING CONNECTIONS TO PRACTICE 2ND EDITION HOFFMAN Chapter 1: Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing .................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 2: Interprofessional Collaboration and Care Coordination ............................................................................. 18 Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations...........................................................

Test Bank Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 9th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 1 Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness ....................................................... 2 Chapter 2 Addressing Diversity of Older Adults............................................................................ 13 Chapter 3 Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults .............................. 25 Chapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well ..................

TEST BANK FOR CLAYTON’S BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES 18TH EDITION BY WILLIHNGANZ Table of Contents PREFACE ............................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 1: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources ......................................... 2 Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions .......................................... 9 Chapter 3: Drug Action Across the Life S...