Which of the following criteria must a patient be evaluated for and meet before being cleared to do-nate a heart for transplantation? No evidence of hypertension Similar body size No medications or illicit drug use history No previous evidence of viral infections
What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke? The severity of symptoms The organ affected The rapid nature of the onset The underlying cause
Damage to the RAS can result in: narcolepsy. cataplexy. insomnia. coma.
Question 26 of 100 Which nursing intervention would the nurse consider a priority for clients with fluid overload? Ensuring client safety Providing medication therapy Providing nutritional therapy Preventing future fluid overload
Which of the following tests are not used to diagnose a bone fracture: MRI CT scan X-ray 3D CT scan
Which symptom would the nurse expect to decrease in response to corticosteroid therapy prescribed for a client with multiple sclerosis? Emotional lability Muscular contractions Pain in the extremities Visual impairment
Which reason would the nurse provide to explain to the client why chemotherapy via regional perfusion is the treatment of choice for a client's malignant sarcoma of the liver this method of medication administration probably was selected? Medication therapy can be continued at home with little difficulty. Larger doses of medications can be delivered to the actual site of the tumer. Toxic effects of the chemotherapeutic medications.are confined to the area of the tumor. Combinations of medications are used to attack neoplastic cells at various stages of the cell cycle.
The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy is called a spontaneous square or miscarriage.
What is the primary purpose of antacids in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease? Select one: a. Stimulate gastric acid secretion b. Inactivate pepsin c. Promote healing of ulcers d. Elevate gastric pH above 5
Which response would the nurse expect in a client experiencing hypoglycemia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Nausea Palpitations Tachycardia Nervousness Warm, dry skin Increased respirations
A pharmacy technician receives a call from a patient who asks if it is safe to take aspirin with her prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Check the drug-to -drug interaction in a reference. Refer the patient's question to the pharmacist. Ask the patient to bring the prescription back to the pharmacy. Tell the patient to contact the prescriber.
How is the color fading technique performed? A. polish the whole nail one solid color then add a stripe of a contrasting color down the middle B. apply the two main colors in a very thick manner in the area where they blend, and more thinly on the rest of the nail C. apply the two main colors very thinly in the area where they blend, and more thickly on the rest of the nail D. use your fingers to gently blend several colors on the nail bed and nail tip
In patients undergoing bunionectomy, a single intraoperative dose of bupivacaine/meloxicam: Reduced pain intensity scores more than bupivacaine HCl alone over the first 72 hours Reduced pain intensity scores more than placebo over the first 96 hours Did not reduce opioid consumption compared to placebo All of the above
A nurse manager is looking at ways to improve the admission process from the emergency department to the inpatient unit. Which tool would be most appropriate for the nurse manager to use? Flowchart Spreadsheet Project management software Gantt chart
A group of nurses are attending an in-service program on computerized documentation Which benefit would the group expect to hear as the major impact of using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system? Time savings Cost-effectiveness Enhanced understanding Improved client safety
A nurse is collecting data about wait times for certain diagnoses across all emergency departments in hospitals in the United States. The nurse is most likely using which source for the data? Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality DataFerrett Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services World Health Organization Data
A nurse administrator is reviewing a report about the agency's nursing units and the care they provide The results have been compared and benchmarked to similar units from other agencies . The administrator is reviewing a report from the: Consumer Assessment of Health Providers and Systems, Hospita Survey (HCAHPS). National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Joint Commission.
The medical term stomatitis refers to a(n) Multiple Choice infection of the teeth. Inflammation of the tongue. infection of the mouth. swelling of the tongue. inflammation of the gums.
A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide decision -making. Which is the nurse using? Throughput Core measures Dashboards Benchmarking
8. What action should be taken to help prevent skin maceration from 2 sling? A. Provide padding for the patient's axilla on the side of the sling. B. Sprinkle powder on the skin beneath the sling. C. At points that may rub, coat the sling with a water -soluble lubricant. D. Instruct the patient to remove the sling for several minutes every hour.
