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NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM (NEW 2024 / 2025) : Pharmacology for Professional Nursing-Rasmussen. 1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood...

Test Bank for Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children 12th Edition ( 2024 ) by Marilyn J. Hockenberry,Elizabeth A. Duffy, Karen Gibbs / All Chapters ( 1-34) A+ Chapter 01: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing Hockenberry: Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the major cause of death for children in the United States? a. Heart disease b. Childhood cancer c. Injuries d. Congenital anomalies ANS: C Unintentional injuries (accidents) ar...

Exam 1: NSG233 / NSG 233 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing III / Med Surg 3 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: what will the SPO2 of a Carbon Dioxide Poison pt look like Answer: it will be Nl Q: whats does Hypothermia put pt's at risk for? Answer: hypoxia acidosis dysrhythmias Q: a pt w/ dysrhythmias secondary to hypothermia is having secondary v-fib, what should RN know? Answer: pt must be rewarmed to >90F (32.2c) prior to defibril...

Test Bank - Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care 2nd Edition (Linnard-Palmer, 2024) All Chapters 1-38 | Complete Latest Guide A+. Chapter 1. Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNMs scope of practice include? a. Practice independent from medical supervision b. Comprehensive prenatal care c. Attendance at all deliveries d. Cesarean sections ANS: B The CN...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: When inserting an NG tube what should the nurse assess? Answer: Gag reflex in fowler position Question: How many inches should the nurse lubricate when inserting and NG TUBE? Answer: 4 inches Question: What should the nurse have the pt do while inserting an NG tube? Answer: Have the pt chin down & swallow when tube is in nasopharynx Question: What is the official way to ensure proper pl...

Exam 1: NUR166/ NUR 166 (Latest 2023/2024) Concepts of Family-Centered Nursing for the Practical Nurse Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Hondros Q: What to do with prolapsed cord Answer: knee to chest first Q: What is Leopolds maneuver? Answer: feeling the outline of the baby to see where to head is Q: normal heart rate for newborn Answer: 110-160 beats/min Q: interventions if baby is hypoxic Answer: reposition mom on lef...

Exam 1: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is cirrhosis? Answer: An extensive, irreversible scarring of the liver. Q: What are common causes of cirrhosis? Answer: -ETOH -Viral hepatitis (HEP C) - Autoimmune hepatitis -Drugs and chemicals (aetaminophen or anything else hepatotoxic) Q: What are early S/S of cirrhosis? Answer: -Enlarged liver -Fat...

Foundations of Nursing 9th Edition Cooper Test Bank What is a nursing program considered when certified by a state agency? a. Accredited b. Approved c. Provisional d. Exemplified ANS: B Approved means certified by a state agency for having met minimum standards; accredited means certified by the NLN for having met more complex standards. Provisional and exemplified are not terms used in regard to nursing program certification. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing pro...

The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient’s input. The patient states, “How is this different from what the doctor does?” Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. “The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your doctor.” b. “The nurse’s job is to help the doctor by collecting information and communicating any problems t...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice V2 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale QUESTION A 77-year-old female client is admitted to the hospital. She is confused, has no appetite, is nauseated and vomiting, and is complaining of a headache. Her pulse rate is 43 beats per minute. Which question is a priority for the nurse to ask this client or her family on admission? "Does the client: A. have her own teeth or dentures?"...