A seizure is considered a medical emergency if it lasts longer than? CHOOSE AN OPTION BELOW 1 Minute 3 Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes

A Pulmonologist is: Adoctor that diagnoses and treats diseases of the reproductive system Adoctor that diagnoses and treats diseases relating to ears, nose and throat Adoctor that diagnoses and treats diseases of the respiratory system None of the above

The CDC states that: Select one: a. More than a third of US adults are obese. b. More than half of US adults are obese. c. More than a three-fourths of US adults are obese. d. No US adults are obese.

The best and most accepted method of sterilization is Multiple Choice Dry heat sterilization Zephrin chloride Bactericidal solution Moist heat sterilization Ultrasound sterilization

Which breath sound is heard only over the trachea in a healthy individual? Vesicular Bronchial Fine crackling Bronchovesicular

The position in which the patient is lying flat on the back is known as Multiple Choice Prone Sims' Supine Fowler's Lithotomy

Which assessment will the nurse perform for a patient with a history of heart failure who is prescribed corticosteroids? Bowel sounds Breath sounds Capillary refill Peripheral pulses

A physician prepares to deliver medication via epidural injection. What structures/spaces does the needle pass in order to enter the epidural space? Check All That Apply Arachnoid mater Dura mater Subarachnoid space Pia mater None of the choices are correct.

What is the goal of a Patient Safety Organization? To improve delivery of care and reduce the risks associated with delivering care To protect resident health information To ensure that state and federal guidelines are being met

A new mother with class II heart disease tells the nurse that she is afraid that her heart condition will prevent her from caring for her baby at home when she is discharged. How would the nurse respond? Suggesting that the client arrange for help at home Asking the client to describe her concerns more fully Telling the client to speak to her primary health care provider about her concerns Recommending that the client schedule times when family members can assist her

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A stroke occurs when blood flow to a region of the brain is interrupted, damaging the cells in that region. What symptoms might you see if a person suffered a stroke in their cerebellum? visual impairment loss of balance and coordination loss of sensory perception inability to repeat words that are spoken difficulty speaking

Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has had an abdominal hysterectomy? A Instruct the patient to take deep breaths after coughing every 2 hours. B Ask the patient to avoid having bowel movements prior to surgery. C The patient needs to be on bed rest for the first postoperative day D Provide alow-residue diet during the immediate postoperative period.

Which of the following instructions is appropriate for a patient who is preparing for a GTT? "Please eat 150 grams of carbohydrates 30 minutes before the first collection." "Please drink 150 milliliters of the lactose solution before the first collection." "Please don't drink water for at least 12 hours before the collection." "Please fast for 8 hours before the first collection."

Which characteristic is common to both myasthenic and cholinergic crises? A Diarrhea B Salivation C Difficulty breathing D Abdominal cramping

Which type of stool would a nurse teach a client with a peptic ulcer to report immediately? A Frothy B Ribbon shaped C Pale or clay colored D Dark brown or black

A verified Medical Doctor giving an interview on health and wellness on YouTube is a good source. True False

All graduation requirements of the college must be met to earn an Associate of Science in nursing and take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. True False

What percent of life-long smokers develop COPD? a $33\% $ b $50\% $ C $67\% $ d $80\% $

Which medication is used to inhibit preterm contractions? A Oxytocin B Nifedipine C Raloxifene D Clomiphene

A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hr postoperative following a small bowel resection.The client reports gas pains in the periumbilical area. The nurse should plan care based on which of the following factors contributing to this postoperative complication? A. Blood loss B. NPO status after surgery C. Nasogastric tube suctioning D. Impaired peristalsis of the intestines