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A prospective nursing student questions what program accreditation means. What should be included in the information provided? 1. Accreditation is a voluntary review by a given organization to determine whether the program meets that organizations preestablished criteria. 2. An accredited progr...
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Add to cartA prospective nursing student questions what program accreditation means. What should be included in the information provided? 1. Accreditation is a voluntary review by a given organization to determine whether the program meets that organizations preestablished criteria. 2. An accredited progr...
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis is a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep thro...
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Add to cartPulmonary Valve Stenosis is a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep thro...
Heparin Anticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate Lovenox Anticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium Plavix (Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin Tylenol Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high doses...
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Add to cartHeparin Anticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate Lovenox Anticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium Plavix (Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin Tylenol Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high doses...
Causes of respiratory acidosis COPD, lung cancer causes of metabolic acidosis diabetes, renal failure, diarrhea causes of respiratory alkalosis hyperventilation treatment for respiratory alkalosis rebreathe co2; breathe into a paper bag causes of metabolic alkalosis vomiting; excessive d...
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Add to cartCauses of respiratory acidosis COPD, lung cancer causes of metabolic acidosis diabetes, renal failure, diarrhea causes of respiratory alkalosis hyperventilation treatment for respiratory alkalosis rebreathe co2; breathe into a paper bag causes of metabolic alkalosis vomiting; excessive d...
an adult client was burned as a result of an explosion. the burn initially affected the client's entire face (the anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both of the arms. the client's clothes caught on fire, ...
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Add to cartan adult client was burned as a result of an explosion. the burn initially affected the client's entire face (the anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both of the arms. the client's clothes caught on fire, ...
The nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client with paranoid delusions who is refusing to eat. The client states that all the food and drinks have been poisoned. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate? provide the client food in unopened, individually packaged food Af...
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Add to cartThe nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client with paranoid delusions who is refusing to eat. The client states that all the food and drinks have been poisoned. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate? provide the client food in unopened, individually packaged food Af...
a nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end- of- life decisions. Which information about advanced directives is correct a) informed consent should be verified b) a health care proxy can be designated c) specific dietary restrictions are identified d) legal counsel is needed to make change ...
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Add to carta nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end- of- life decisions. Which information about advanced directives is correct a) informed consent should be verified b) a health care proxy can be designated c) specific dietary restrictions are identified d) legal counsel is needed to make change ...
Components of Advocacy Skills Vision, Self-confidence, Articulate communication, Assertiveness, Risk taking Components of Advocacy Values Caring, Autonomy, Respect, Empowerment Situations in which nurses may need to advocate for clients or assist them to advocate for themselves include End-of-...
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Add to cartComponents of Advocacy Skills Vision, Self-confidence, Articulate communication, Assertiveness, Risk taking Components of Advocacy Values Caring, Autonomy, Respect, Empowerment Situations in which nurses may need to advocate for clients or assist them to advocate for themselves include End-of-...
A nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client begins to cry and tells the nurse that she is afraid that her skin will be disfigured with lesions. Which intervention does the nurse plan to teach this client to minimize skin infections associated with SLE? Select...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client begins to cry and tells the nurse that she is afraid that her skin will be disfigured with lesions. Which intervention does the nurse plan to teach this client to minimize skin infections associated with SLE? Select...
Do not delegate what you can EAT Don't delegate what you can: E- Evaluate A- Assess T- Teach *As a PN go to the RN and the RN will contact the HCP Follow up with performed task that has been delegated. Addisons: Down, Down, Down, Up, Down Cushings: Up, Up, Up, Down, Up *Addisons*: Hyponatr...
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Add to cartDo not delegate what you can EAT Don't delegate what you can: E- Evaluate A- Assess T- Teach *As a PN go to the RN and the RN will contact the HCP Follow up with performed task that has been delegated. Addisons: Down, Down, Down, Up, Down Cushings: Up, Up, Up, Down, Up *Addisons*: Hyponatr...
B/P Medication side effects? - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris Chest pa...
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Add to cartB/P Medication side effects? - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris Chest pa...
List the 3 levels of disaster management Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Recovery List examples of the three levels of prevention in disaster management Primary: assist with development of plan, training/education plan, train/educate personnel and public Secondary: triage, tre...
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Add to cartList the 3 levels of disaster management Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Recovery List examples of the three levels of prevention in disaster management Primary: assist with development of plan, training/education plan, train/educate personnel and public Secondary: triage, tre...
A, D, E The LPN is aware that state boards of nursing share what common componenets? Select all that apply. A) Establish requirements for entry into practice for RNs and LPNS. B) Determine each states pay scale for licensed nurses. C) Oversee the discipline for all licensed healthcare workers i...
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Add to cartA, D, E The LPN is aware that state boards of nursing share what common componenets? Select all that apply. A) Establish requirements for entry into practice for RNs and LPNS. B) Determine each states pay scale for licensed nurses. C) Oversee the discipline for all licensed healthcare workers i...
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client with an application of a halo device. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if which statement is made? 1. "I will use a straw for drinking." 2. "I will drive only during the daytime." 3. "I will use caution beca...
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Add to cartThe nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client with an application of a halo device. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if which statement is made? 1. "I will use a straw for drinking." 2. "I will drive only during the daytime." 3. "I will use caution beca...
The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake 2. Co...
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Add to cartThe nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake 2. Co...
Always, all, everyone, never, none, only, every, must. Always, all, everyone, never, none, only, every, must. Answers that include global words such as these2 should be viewed with caution because they imply that there are no exceptions. There are very few instances in which a correct answer is that...
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Add to cartAlways, all, everyone, never, none, only, every, must. Always, all, everyone, never, none, only, every, must. Answers that include global words such as these2 should be viewed with caution because they imply that there are no exceptions. There are very few instances in which a correct answer is that...
What is adenosine used for? Antiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. What is dopamine used for? A vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. What is metoprolol used for? Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate control in tachyarrhythmias. Torsades de point...
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Add to cartWhat is adenosine used for? Antiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. What is dopamine used for? A vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. What is metoprolol used for? Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate control in tachyarrhythmias. Torsades de point...
serum electrolyte a blood test that measures the main electrolytes in the body: sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus sodium 135-145 mEq/L potassium 3.5-5.5 mEq/L calcium 8.5-10.9 mg/L chloride 95-105 mEq/L magnesium 1.5-2.5 mEq/L phosphorus 2.5-4.5 mg/dL H...
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Add to cartserum electrolyte a blood test that measures the main electrolytes in the body: sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus sodium 135-145 mEq/L potassium 3.5-5.5 mEq/L calcium 8.5-10.9 mg/L chloride 95-105 mEq/L magnesium 1.5-2.5 mEq/L phosphorus 2.5-4.5 mg/dL H...
Lab Value: chloride 95-105 Lab Value: phosphorus 2.5-4.5 Therapeutic Level: Digoxin 0.8-2.0 ng/mL Therapeutic Level: Lithium 0.6-1.2 Lab Values: Potassium 3.5-5.0 Lab Value: Magnesium 1.5-2.5 Lab Value: Calcium 8.5-10.9 Lab Value: RBC Men: 4.5-6.0 Women: 4.0-5.5 What does a ...
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Add to cartLab Value: chloride 95-105 Lab Value: phosphorus 2.5-4.5 Therapeutic Level: Digoxin 0.8-2.0 ng/mL Therapeutic Level: Lithium 0.6-1.2 Lab Values: Potassium 3.5-5.0 Lab Value: Magnesium 1.5-2.5 Lab Value: Calcium 8.5-10.9 Lab Value: RBC Men: 4.5-6.0 Women: 4.0-5.5 What does a ...
A nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client? Standard precautions. HIV is not spread through cough or casual contact. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who h...
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Add to cartA nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client? Standard precautions. HIV is not spread through cough or casual contact. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who h...
What is the nursing process? Assess Forming nursing diagnosis Planning and Goal Setting Implementation Evaluation What are some therapeutic communication barriers? Giving advice, judging, stereotyping, being defensive, appearing distracted or uninterested, agreeing or disagreeing, appearing b...
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Add to cartWhat is the nursing process? Assess Forming nursing diagnosis Planning and Goal Setting Implementation Evaluation What are some therapeutic communication barriers? Giving advice, judging, stereotyping, being defensive, appearing distracted or uninterested, agreeing or disagreeing, appearing b...
Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living C. Speech and language therapist: The treatm...
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Add to cartSelect the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living C. Speech and language therapist: The treatm...
The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity...
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Add to cartThe nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity...
Reduce symptoms of Raynauds disease? Wearing gloves when handling frozen food What is Raynauds disease? reduced blood flow due to spasm of arteries of the feet and hands When removing a chest tube, what should you instruct the patient to do? hold breathe and bear down When you notice blanch...
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Add to cartReduce symptoms of Raynauds disease? Wearing gloves when handling frozen food What is Raynauds disease? reduced blood flow due to spasm of arteries of the feet and hands When removing a chest tube, what should you instruct the patient to do? hold breathe and bear down When you notice blanch...
The parent of a preschooler with chickenpox asks the nurse about measures to make the child comfortable. The nurse instructs the parent to avoid administering aspirin or any other product that contains salicylates. When given to children with chickenpox, aspirin has been linked to which disorder? ...
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Add to cartThe parent of a preschooler with chickenpox asks the nurse about measures to make the child comfortable. The nurse instructs the parent to avoid administering aspirin or any other product that contains salicylates. When given to children with chickenpox, aspirin has been linked to which disorder? ...
the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal Tenderness C. Muscle Tetany D. Oliguria A. Nasal congestion why? removal of the pituitary gland is usu...
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Add to cartthe nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal Tenderness C. Muscle Tetany D. Oliguria A. Nasal congestion why? removal of the pituitary gland is usu...
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