Care Initiatives

NURS 6051 Week 4 Quiz 1. A 52-year-old female is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The nurse assesses for myocardial: 2. While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous distention of the upper extremities and head. 3. Which organ should the nurse monitor closely since it is often the first to fail in patients with multiple organ dys...

NURS 6051- Pathophysiology Week 3 quiz 1. When a patient has a fever, which of the following thermoregulatory mechanisms is activated? 2. A 15-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals spinal cord injury, and his body temperature fluctuates markedly. The most accurate explanation of this phenomenon is that: 3. A child presents to his primary care provider with disorientation, delirium, aggressiveness, and stupor. Hi...

NURS 6051N Week 2 Quiz 1. The final stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called: 2. A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture. She is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is: 3. When trying to distinguish between an infectious disease and noninfectious disease, what is the hallmark symptom for most infectious diseases? 4. The incidence of fractures of the pel...

A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants to say without being called on. She also interrupts other children while they are talking instead of waiting her turn. When the patient gets frustrated, she has trouble controlling her emotions and cries often. Based on the initial information provided, the first focus by PMHNP is the chil...

During childhood, the thymus decreases in size, and this is referred to as _____ atrophy. 2. A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome. What is the nurse’s best response? 3. Why is potassium able to diffuse easily in and out of cells? 4. A 13-year-old girl has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome present. What medical diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart? 5. A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to ...

1. The patient is a 56-year-old female patient diagnosed with panic disorder and reports symptoms that include heart palpitations, frequent trembling, and feelings of choking in stressful situations. What special consideration does the PMHNP make? 2. The PMHNP is working with a patient who experiences anxiety around her parents that later leads to poor impulse control. What will the PMHNP do to employ psychodynamic psychotherapy properly for this patient? 3. The PMHNP is working with a pat...

1. The PMHNP is actively listening to Ms. Thomas who is detoxing from alcohol. Ms. Thomas is currently discussing with the PMHNP the reasons why she feels guilty about her drinking. Ms. Thomas tearfully states, “I have driven my family and friends away with this terrible habit. I have no one left. I had more than enough chances and now my children won’t even talk to me.” Which of the following statements demonstrate a simple reflection? 2. The PMHNP continues to meet with Gerald, who is...

NRNP 6640 Final Exam 1. An 8-year-old has been having trouble making friends at school. His parents-initiated treatment when he also started acting out at home. Which is the most appropriate step that the PMHNP takes during the assessment process when using an integrated approach? 2. A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants...