When moving a dependent patient from the bed to a chair: place the chair parallel with the bed and lock its wheels. brace the patient's strongest leg with your leg and foot for support. instruct the patient to keep his or her feet as close together as possible. bend from the waist and use your arm muscles.

An individual in a lot of pain and unable to lift things could have __ a closed fracture a sprain an open fracture

10. In evaluating the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate for the treatment of preterm labor, what finding would alert the nurse to possible side effects? Select one a. Serum magnesium level of 10mg/dL b. Respiratory rate of 16breaths/min c. Deep tendon reflexes 2: and no clonus d. Urine output of 160 mLin 4 hours

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a female client who is 67 years of age and has no history of abnormal screening results. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make? "Birth control options should be discussed annually." "Cervical cancer screenings should be done every 3 years until age 75." "You should receive your HPV vaccine. "Mammograms are recommended to be done annually until age 75."

Which action is in direct violation of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code for Nurses? Euthanasia Palliative sedation Chemical code only Physician-assisted suicide

square The practical nurse (PN) obtains a client's oral temperature of 38 Celsius.What temperature in Fahrenheit (F) should the PN document? (Enter numeric value only. Round to the nearest tenth.)

square The healthcare provider prescribes trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim-DS Oral Suspension) 120 mg BID for a child with bronchitis. The Bactrim bottle is labeled "200 mg/5ml "How many ml should the practical nurse administer at each dose? (Enter the numeric value only.)

What is a common complication that results from immobilization of or lack of use of a muscle? myomalacia atrophy contractures hypotonia

What information should be included in documentation about a patient who is restrained?(Select all that apply.) Click the correct answer and click Submit. Type of restraint used Circumstances leading to the use of restraint Less restrictive alternatives that were attempted Notification of the social work department

3. A patient is being given a disposable bed bath. The nurse realizes that another pack of disposable wipes is needed to complete the bath. What is one way in which the nurse can ensure the patient's safety? A. Use the call light to ask someone else to bring a washcloth. B. Raise all four side rails on the patient's bed. C. Make sure the call light is within the patient's reach. D. Raise the bed to its highest position. 4. The nurse is preparing to give a patient a bath using a disposable bath-in-a-bag product What should the nurse do first? A. Remove the patient's gown. B. Warm the product in the microwave. C. Obtain a washbasin D. Gather towels and washcloths.

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Erythema migrans, a bull's-eye rash, at the portal of entry is associated with __ plague Rocky Mountain spotted fever Q fever Lyme disease yellow fever

What are the two main categories of medical assistant duties? Clinical and Surgical Competencies Clinical and Therapeutio Competencies Administrative and Managerial Competencies Administrative Competencies and Clinical Competencies

A nurse is caring for a newborn exposed to drugs while in utero . Which behaviors will the nurse expect the newborn to exhibit? Select all that apply. easily consoled and comforted hyperactivity and increased muscle tone tachypnea with excessive secretions effective latch to the breast sensitive gag reflex

For the code given indicate the section and subsection where the code is found. 26034 $Section:Surgery$ Subsection: $\square $

As a result of her accident, Lily may require several weeks of bedrest, and urine output may increase due to a diuretic effect. What is this process called? Natriuresis Atelectasis Orthostatic hypotension Angiogenesis

Sports medicine is concerned with injury prevention. the study of skill acquisition. the study of the impact of exercise on the body. activity programs for people with disabilities.

With immobility from her accident, Lily may experience protein breakdown, leading to amino acids being excreted in the urine The loss of tissue and amino acids may be referred to as which of the following? Natriuresis Orthostatic hypotension Venous stasis Negative nitrogen balance

Which is the priority intervention for a dependent client with peptic ulcer disease $(P\cup D)$ who is vomiting bright red blood? ) Apply oxygen. Place the client in a side-lying position. Prepare to administer packed red blood cells. Assess the client's pulse and blood pressure.

Dwarfism can be caused by a hyposecretion of growth hormone. hypersecretion of growth hormone. hypersecretion of ACTH. hyposecretion of ACTH.

Which response by the nurse is best when a client who has had an ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) asks about the resumption of sexual activity? "You can safely resume sexual activities when you are no longer fearful of sexual intimacy." "You will be able to discuss sexual activity with the health care provider before discharge." "Sexual activities can be safely resumed after an exercise stress test with no heart symptoms." "Many clients wait a few weeks after myocardial infarction before having any sexual activity."