Health

Which of the following is not part of the standard supplies and equipment kept in a typical examination room? tongue blades scalpel gauze squares applicators

Which condition may be a cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy? Obesity Diabetes D Thyroid disease Gall bladder disease

A client has a discectomy and fusion for a herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP). When getting out of bed for the first time, the client reports feeling faint and lightheaded. Which instruction would the nurse provide to the client? "Sit upright on the edge of the bed." "Slide to the floor to prevent a fall." "Bend forward to increase the blood flow to the brain." "Lie down immediately so a blood pressure can be obtained."

A client who had an open reduction and internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture has a prescription for ambulation with slight weight bearing on the affected extremity. The nurse identifies that the client has kyphosis and strong upper-arm strength. Which assistive device would the nurse expect the primary health care provider to prescribe? Crutches Quad cane Straight cane Walker

Which statement made by the client would indicate to the nurse that teaching has been effective regarding the management of low back pain? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. ] "I should sleep in a prone position." "I should sleep with my legs out straight." "I should keep a check on my body weight." "I should stop exercising if the pain becomes severe." "I should exercise by leaning forward without bending the knees."

The nurse completes medication reconciliation in preparation for discharge of a client recovering from osteomyelitis and a ruptured Achilles tendon. For which medication would the nurse contact the primary health care provider? Gentamicin Levofloxacin Acetaminophen Cyclobenzaprine

A nursing supervisor is determining the workload for nurses caring for clients with altered skin integrity.Which of the following addresses the concern for cognitive load of the nursing staff? Having all nursing staff obtain bachelor's degrees in nursing Identifying the NCLEX scores for each of the nurses they hire Managing the nurses'stress to optimize decision making Creating a client to nurse staffing ratio of 6:1

An outbreak of a disease that happens periodically is usually referred to as continuous intermittent point variable

What are some of the long-term effects of Ritalin? Increase mental clarity and increased academic performance Irreversible damage to blood vessels to the heart and brain, stroke and epilepsy Weight gain and high cholesterol

Which drug has the highest potential for abuse?Select all that apply.One, some, or all responses may be correct. Amphetamine Acetaminophen Aspirin and oxycodone Aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine Hydrocodone and acetaminophen