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 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.
