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1 FIRST STAGE OF LABOR SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ What approach would a nurse take to best assess the progress of a woman in labor? Correct Answer: Observe for classic signs of labor progress while keeping in mind that labor is variable from birth to birth. It is appropriate to monitor for classic signs while recognizing that not every labor demonstrates these signs. Which signs and symptoms exhibited by the woman in labor suggest th...

Pharmacological Methods of Pain Relief Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers A patient has received fentanyl, and her respiratory status is rapidly declining. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to counteract the effects of this drug? Naloxone Naloxone counteracts opioid-induced respiratory depression. A woman is administered fentanyl during labor and is still experiencing significant pain. Which prescription from the health care provider would the nurse anticipate fo...

Antidiabetic Meds Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers  Regular insulin is administered at 0730. At which time would the nurse anticipate the insulin to start acting? 0800 Regular insulin's onset of action is within 30 minutes to 1 hour. Glargine insulin is administered at bedtime (2100). When should the peak of action be expected for this medication? Because it is a basal insulin, is considered "peakless." Glargine has a small plateau but is considered to be "peakless." A nu...

SHERPATH Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass By providing personal care to the patient, what is the nurse demonstrating? - Answer- competence, moral responsibility, compassion One of the benefits of providing hygienic care is enhancing the patient's ______________ and physical well-being. - Answer- emotional An important home care intervention related to personal care is ______. - Answer- Identifying self-care deficits ______________ is the breakdown of skin caused by prolonged exposur...

SHERPATH Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass By providing personal care to the patient, what is the nurse demonstrating? - Answer- competence, moral responsibility, compassion One of the benefits of providing hygienic care is enhancing the patient's ______________ and physical well-being. - Answer- emotional An important home care intervention related to personal care is ______. - Answer- Identifying self-care deficits ______________ is the breakdown of skin caused by prolonged exposur...

1 CIRRHOSIS SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ 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 Correct Answer: A The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis and an elevated prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR). Which complication...

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 they ...

Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of nursing practice, which statements describe an intervention the nurse should be qualified and competent to perform? - Answer--the facilitation of healing -prevention of illness and injury advocacy of patients and families -the optimization of patient health and abilities Which statement describes how nurses use clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in determining patient care interventions? - ...

Nursing Managing of Diabetes Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Which action should the nurse take first when a patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 63 mg/dL? Give the patient a snack that equals 15 g of carbohydrates. *When a patient has symptoms of hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the patient 15 g of carbohydrates to increase the blood glucose level. After the initial assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a fruity smell on the patient's breath and rapid, deep b...

Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which acts reflect the ethical way of collecting a patient's medical history? Select all that apply. - Answer- Documenting the patient's exact words Conducting the communication in a private area Which issues are related to person's concept of right or wrong? - Answer- Ethics What criteria are considered when allocating health resources? - Answer- Urgency of need Duration of benefit Potential for change in the quality of life A patient w...