THE PERFECTIONIST

A patient comes to the ambulatory care clinic after getting hay into the eyes while farming. Which action(s) should the nurse implement? (select all that apply.) a. Flush the eye with warm saline. b. Hold the eyelids open. c. Tilt the head back. d. Use a moistened sterile cotton swab. e. Ask the patient to rub the eyes with the lids closed to produce more tears. - A, B, C, D A patient presents to a walk-in clinic with a small piece of rock deeply embedded in his right eye. What shou...

2 phases of somatic cell division or reproduction - Mitosis (nuclear division) Cytokinesis (cytoplasmic division) 3 components in typical eukaryotic cell - Plasma membrane (outer), cytoplasm (fluid filling), and organelles (membrane bound intracellular organs) 4 phases of cell cycle - G=Gap S=Synthesis M=Mitosis G1 phase: period between the M Phase and the start of DNA synthesis S phase: DNA is synthesized in the nucleus G2 phase: RNA and protein synthesis occurs, the period betwee...

1. A 25-year-old gravida 2, para 2-0-0-2 gave birth 4 hours ago to a 9-pound, 7-ounce boy after augmentation of labor with Pitocin. She puts on her call light and asks for her nurse right away, stating, Im bleeding a lot. The most likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage in this woman is: a. Retained placental fragments. c. Uterine atony. b. Unrepaired vaginal lacerations. d. Puerperal infection. - c. Uterine atony. 1. A new mother asks the nurse when the soft spot on her sons head will go...

A patient at 41 weeks' gestation is undergoing an induction of labor with an IV administration of oxytocin (Pitocin). The fetal heart rate starts to demonstrate a recurrent pattern of late decelerations with moderate variability. What is the nurse's priority action? A: stop the infusion of Pitocin B: reposition the patient from her right to her left side C: perform a vaginal exam to assess for a prolapsed cord D: prepare the patient for an emergency cesarean section - A: stop the inf...

A - A 16-year-old woman delivers a healthy, full-term male infant. The nurse notes the following behaviors 2 hours after the birth: Woman holds baby away from her body; woman refers to baby as "he"; woman verbalizes she wanted a baby girl; woman requests that baby be placed in the bassinet so she can eat her lunch. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this woman is: a. At risk for impaired parenting related to disappointment with baby as evidenced by verbalizing she wanted a g...

Assessment Components - Objective data: Include information available through the senses, such as what is seen, felt, heard and smelled. Among the sources of data are the chart, laboratory test results, reports of diagnostic procedures, physical assessment and examination findings (age, height, weight, allergies, medication profile and health history Subjective data: Include all spoken information shared by the patient, such as complaints, problems or stated needs Compliance - Implem...

ablib - freely ac - before meals Adverse Reactions - A chronic effect Adverse reactions examples - CNS: confusion, sedation, Resp: respiratory depression, GI: constipation GU:urinary retention Misc: physical/psychological dependence, tolerance AS a nurse I can never... - -write an order -give up my order to a physician Controlled substances (II) - having the potential for abuse or addiction Evodie is required too.. - see the patient take the medication before leaving the room, and t...

A 14-year-old female is in for a physical exam. Which finding requires further investigation? - The lack of breast buds A 19-year-old college student is seen by the health services nurse. The young woman is distraught that she had unprotected sex 4 days ago and is afraid she may have become pregnant. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?a. Lets talk about your options because you must be 21 years of age to purchase emergency contraception. b. Dont worry; you ca...

90% of food allergies - Milk, eggs, tree nuts, soy, wheat Active media users - Able to pay greater attention to dialogue and narrative Air pollution - Increased risk of death and chronic respiratory disease. Cancers. Animism - Tendency to attribute life to inanimate objects (The sun is happy!) Appearance vs reality - Awareness of false beliefs. Requires child to simultaneously refer to 2 conflicting mental representations (birthday candle experiment) Autobiographical - Type of episodic me...

90% of food allergies - Milk, eggs, tree nuts, soy, wheat Active media users - Able to pay greater attention to dialogue and narrative Air pollution - Increased risk of death and chronic respiratory disease. Cancers. Animism - Tendency to attribute life to inanimate objects (The sun is happy!) Appearance vs reality - Awareness of false beliefs. Requires child to simultaneously refer to 2 conflicting mental representations (birthday candle experiment) Autobiographical - Type of episodic me...