Which instruction will the nurse provide a patient who is preparing to start nicotine replacement therapy with nicotine gum? "Chew the gum quickly." "Constantly chew the gum: "You can chew up to six pieces of gum a day." "Do not eat or drink 15 minutes before chewing the gum."
Which information about the dangers of nicotine use would the nurse share during an education session with a group of teens? "The nicotine from cigarettes is primarily absorbed from the mouth." "Nicotine and the products of nicotine breakdown are excreted by the lungs during exhalation." "Nicotine reaches the brain 10 seconds after it is inhaled." "Fifty to 60% of the nicotine inhaled when smoking enters the blood."
Which brand of nicetine transdermal patch can only be used for a total of 12 weeks? Nicorette Invisipatch Step 1 Nicorette Invisipatch Step 2 NicoDerm CQ Step 2 NicoDerm CQ Step 3
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is attending an interdisciplinar treatment team meeting for a client who has bipolar disorder with rapid cycling. The client is being prepared for discharge following his fourth admission in the last year. Which of the following referrals should the nurse make for the client first? A. Assertive community treatment B. Support group C. Private counseling D. Vocational rehabilitation services
Which drug assessment will be a priority when a nurse is conducting health screenings for the healthcare staff at a hospital? Lysergic acid diethylamide (ISD) Opioids Marijuana Depressants
Which substance has most likely been abused by a patient who experienced hallucinations and delusions at a party and upon assessment is exhibiting perceptual distortions, mydriasis, and piloerection? Inhalants Stimulants Depressants Psychedelics
Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to support the recovery efforts of a patient who is seen daily in a community clinic for the treatment of narcotic addiction? Naloxone Vitamin K Methadone Protamine sulfate
Ascites can be seen in patients who have chronic kidney disease. Select the best answer True False
Which of the following is a clinical finding? A Gallbladder hydrops B Dilated common bile duct C Pericholecystic fluid D Abdominal pain
A female patient is undergoing a Pap smear. How would you explain the purpose of this test in relation to cervical health? A Detects ovarian cysts that might affect fertility B Screens for cervical cancer by examining cervical cells C Identifies endometrial tissue growth outside the uterus D Diagnoses uterine fibroids causing pelvic pain
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
