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1. Florence Nightingale’s contributions to nursing practice and education: a. are historically important but have no validity for nursing today. b. were neither recognized nor appreciated in her own time. c. were a major factor in reducing the death rate in the Crimean War. d. were limited only to the care of severe traumatic wounds. ANS: C By improving sanitation, nutrition ventilation, and handwashing techniques, Florence Nightingale’s nurses dramatically reduced the death rate from ...

NCSBN Review Pretest The oncology nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of vincristine to a child diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which intervention is most appropriate to add to the plan of care? (Select all that apply.) Verify blood return before, during and after intravenous administration Monitor liver enzyme tests Monitor for numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes Apply ice to the injection site if extravasation occurs Select appropriat...

A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 2Add this concern to the agenda of the next unit meeting 3Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be investigated 4Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem - correct answer 4 Explore for...

NCSBN NCLEX QUESTIONSA LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 2Add this concern to the agenda of the next unit meeting 3Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be investigated 4Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem - correct a...

NCSBN REVIEW Exam Questions with Correct Answers Schedule I - Answer-category of drugs with high abuse potential and no medical use (generally unsafe), e.g., heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and marijuana Schedule II - Answer-high risk for abuse or physical or psychological dependency but also have safe and accepted uses, e.g., morphine, amphetamines, short-acting barbiturates, cocaine Schedule III - Answer-less potential for abuse or addiction than Schedule II, e.g., paregoric,...

Which individual is at greatest risk for the development of hypertension? A. 40 year-old Caucasian nurse B. 60 year-old Asian-American shop owner C. 45 year-old African-American attorney D. 55 year-old Hispanic teacher - correct answer C The incidence of hypertension is greater among African-Americans than other groups in the United States. The incidence among the Hispanic population is rising. A woman, who delivered five days ago and who had been diagnosed with pregnancy induced hyp...

NCSBN Practice Questions 91-105 A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level. On initial assessment, the nurse should anticipate which of these findings? A. Lethargy B. Diarrhea C. Heat intolerance D. Skin eruptions - A In hypothyroidism the metabolic activity of all cells of the body decreases, reducing oxygen consumption, decreasing oxidation of nutrients for energy, and producing less body heat. Therefore, the nurse can ex...

NCSBN Practice Questions 46-60 The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with a long leg cast. During instructions, the nurse should recommend which of these exercises for the affected extremity? A. Aerobic B. Range of motion C. Isometric D. Isotonic - C A nurse should instruct the client on isometric exercises for the muscles of the casted extremity. This means the client should be instructed to alternately contract and relax muscles without moving the affected part. T...