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The nurse is preparing an elderly patient for a scheduled removal of orthopedic hardware, a procedure to be performed under general anesthetic. For which adverse effect should the nurse most closely monitor the patient? A) Hypothermia B) Pulmonary edema C) Cerebral ischemia D) Arthritis - ANSWER-A The OR nurse acts in the circulating role during a patients scheduled cesarean section. For what task is this nurse solely responsible? A) Performing documentation B) Estimating the patien...

An arthrocentesis is performed for which purpose: - ANSWER-To extract synovial fluid for analysis or to reduce swelling Which professional is responsible for assessing a patient for the correct size crutches, for educating the patient regarding the correct way to use the crutches, and for evaluating the safety of the patient was using crutches - ANSWER-Physical Therapist Age related changes of the musculoskeletal system include which symptoms? - ANSWER-Stiffness Weakness Joint crepitat...

C. Informal teaching is individualized one on one teaching which represents the majority of patient education done by nurses that occurs when an intervention is explained or a question is answered. Group needs are often the focus of formal patient education courses or classes. Informal teaching does not necessarily follow a specific formalized plan. It may be planned with specific content, but it is individualized responses to patient needs. Formal teaching involves the use of a curriculum/cours...

The nursing instructor is teaching a class on nursing theory. One of the students asks, "Why do we need to know this stuff? It doesn't really affect patients." What is the instructor's best response? a. "You are correct, but we have to learn it anyway." b. "This keeps the focus of nursing narrow." c. "Theories help explain why nurses do what they do." d. "Exposure to theories will help you later in graduate school." - ANSWER-ANS: C Theories offer well-grounded rationales for...

A nursing student caring for a client removes the clients oxygen as prescribed. The client is now breathing what percentage of oxygen in the room air? a. 14% b. 21% c. 28% d. 31% - ANSWER-ANS: B Room air is 21% oxygen. A client is scheduled to have a tracheostomy placed in an hour. What action by the nurse is the priority? a. Administer prescribed anxiolytic medication. b. Ensure informed consent is on the chart. c. Reinforce any teaching done previously. d. Start the preoperativ...

Four patients in labor all request epidural analgesia to manage their pain at the same time. Which ethical principle is compromised when only one nurse anesthetist is on call? - ANSWER-Justice Justice refers to fairness and is used frequently in discussion regarding access to health care resources. The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid to speak up regarding her desire to end care for fear of upsetting her husband and children. Which principle in the nursing code of ethics ensures th...

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Exam 1 - ANSWER-fluid and electrolyres acid base thermoregulation Chapter 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances - ANSWER---- 1. The nurse obtains all of the following assessment data about a patient with deficient fluid volume caused by a massive burn injury. Which of the following assessment data will be of greatest concern? a. The blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. b. Urine output is 30 ml over the last hour. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 ml for the last 8 hours....

1. The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what? a. Hormones that reduce gastric acidity b. Liquefied food ready for digestion c. Nutrients after being absorbed d. Secretions that help digest food - ANSWER-b A client scheduled for a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) denies allergies to medication. What action by the nurse is best? a. Ask the client about shellfish allergies. b. Document this information on the chart. c. Ens...

Define puberty - ANSWER-the period of rapid change in the lives of boys and girls during which the reproductive systems mature and become capable of reproduction. When does puberty begin? - ANSWER-when the secondary sex characteristics (e.g., pubic hair) appears. When does puberty end? - ANSWER-when the mature sperm are formed or when regular menstrual occurs When do male hormones begin to change? - ANSWER-between 10-16 years old Testosterone is the _________________ sex hormone in t...