Nursing 812 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The nurse obtains a health history from a 65-year-old patient with a prosthetic mitral valve who has symptoms of infective endocarditis (IE). Which question by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Do you have a history of a heart attack?" b. "Is there a family history of endocarditis?" c. "Have you had any recent immunizations?" d. "Have you had dental work done recently?" - correct answer D Dental procedures place the patient with a prosthetic mitral valve at risk for infective en...

Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing 9th Edition Ignatavicius Workman MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse caring for a client with sickle cell disease (SCD) reviews the clients laboratory work. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider? a. Creatinine: 2.9 mg/dL b. Hematocrit: 30% c. Sodium: 147 mEq/L d. White blood cell count: 12,000/mm3 ANS: A An elevated creatinine indicates kidney damage, which occurs in SCD. A hematocrit level of 30% is an expected finding, as is a slightly elevat...

Drug Guide Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is providing care for a patient scheduled to take Precose (acarbose) 25 mg three times daily with meals. The patient reports feeling sweaty, weak, and tremulous. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best? A. Reassure the patient that these are common side effects with the medication. B. Call the pharmacy to report an adverse drug reaction. C. Check the patient’s blood glucose level. D. Determine if the patient has a h...

TEST BANK FOR Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 6th Edition By Halter & Varcarolis TEST BANK FOR Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 6th Edition By Halter & Varcarolis Chapter 01: Mental Health and Mental Illness 1. A new staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional interventions? d. Prescribe psychotropic medication 2. Two nursing students discuss their career plans after grad...

Test Bank Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents 4th Edition Bright Futures Health Promotion Themes Unit 1: An Introduction to the Bright Futures Health Promotion Themes MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is reviewing changes in healthcare delivery and funding for pediatric populations. Which current trend in the pediatric setting should the nurse expect to find? a. Increased hospitalization of children b. Decreased number of uninsured children c. An i...

Test Bank Neeb's Mental Health Nursing (5e by Gorman and Anwar) Chapter 01: History of Mental Health Nursing Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. The act of developing a clean environment is a factor in providing effective health care as demonstrated by: A. Nightingale. B. C. D. Benner. Swanson. King. 2. What is the name of the publication written by Florence Nightingale? A. B. C. D. Nursing Sanitation Notes Nursing 101 Notes on Nu...

Pearl's Certified Clinical Research Associate Exam Study Guide – With Questions & Answers (100% Correct) Pearl's Certified Clinical Research Associate Exam Study Guide – With Questions & Answers (100% Correct) Research - ANSWER - The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Ethical - ANSWER - Conforming to an established set of principles or accepted professional standards of conduct. Budget development - ANSWER - The pr...

HESI EXIT REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2 The nurse has completed the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following treatment of a leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by the client indicates that the teaching was effective? a. A peanut butter sandwich with soda and cookies. b. A tuna fish sandwich with chips and ice cream. c. Vegetable soup, crackers, and milk. d. A salad with three kinds of lettuce and fruit. 3 The nurse i...

NURSING 812 Psoriasis SOAP Note Sample- Critique NURSING 812 Psoriasis SOAP Note Sample- Critique