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the nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis to A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day B. anticipate the need for weekly plasmapheresis treatments C. do frequent weight-bearing exercise to prevent muscle atrophy D. protect the extremities from injury due to poor sensory perception correct answer: A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day To prevent autonomic hyperreflexia, which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of ...

ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED FINAL EXAM 2019 1. The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant at a family clinic. On assessment, the nurse places an object on the infant's palm. Which of the following responses by the infant should the nurse expect? A: Infant will firmly grasp the object. B: Infant will turn his head toward the side of the object. C: Infant will spread his fingers to form a C-shape D: Infant will grasp the object & transfer from hand to hand. - A: Infant will firmly grasp the...

Sickle Cell Anemia: - Dx = Newborn Screening - Patient having extreme leg or abdominal pain = Give Morphine - Patient with pain and fever = Blood culture to test for infection - NO CURE, but possible bone marrow transplants - If a patient with sickle cell is in pain and has had pain med but still has a headache….CALL MD… patient could be having a stroke and needs a CT scan: on test - Management = KEEP HYDRATED and TREAT PAIN this exact answer option was on the test o No strenuous e...

NU MISC PEDS and OB Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded A+ (Verified Answers). The nurse is providing care to a 7-year-old child who has been diagnosed with avascular necrosis. The patient’s guardians ask the nurse what to expect due to this diagnosis. Which would be appropriate information to provide to the parents? a. The child will be hospitalized and placed in traction. b. The child will be treated by surgically placing a femoral screw. c. The child will be placed in...

General Directions: Please choose the letter that best answers the question. There is only one correct answer to each question, except for select all that apply. Mark the appropriate letter on your answer sheet. Good luck! 1. After instilling an eye drop that has a systematic effect, the nurse should press on which of the following to prevent absorption into the circulation? a. The bony orbit b. The nasolacrimal duct c. The conjunctival sac d. The outer cantus of the eye 2. A nurse is c...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

ATI Medical Surgical Immunity and Infection Exam Questions & Answers, With Rationales-A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client asks the nurse, "Should I tell my partner that I am HIV positive?" Which of the following statements should the nurse give? a. "This is your decision alone." b. "I would if I were you." c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." d. 'Your provider is required by law to notify your partner." - c. "It...

NURS 5315 UTA Exam 2 Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2024 HIV EIA (3rd generation immunoassay) - answercan use urine, saliva, or serum (most accurate), need to wait until 12 weeks post exposure to see antibodies, >99% accurate 4th generation immunoassay- "gold standard" measures P24 antigen can test 10 days post exposure Mast cell - answerCellular bags of granules located in loose connective tisssue close to blood vessels. Activation initiates inflammatory process. Histamine - ...

CT DDS Med Cert Latest Exam 2023/2024 Absorption Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood stream. Acute Illness Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time Adverse effect Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication Akathesia Inability to sit still Analgesics Medication to relieve pain Anaphylaxis A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care Antacids Medicat...