While caring for a client in labor, a practical nurse gathering data notices the client begins to appear restless and vocalizes an increase in worrying thoughts. Which of the following client findings should the nurse expect? Decrease in labor pain Decrease in catecholamines Increase in oxytocin Arrest of labor

Which factor puts the nurse at highest risk for developing acute stress disorder after working during a mass casualty event? Took breaks Talked to clergy Contacted family Worked for 24 hours

A practical nurse is reinforcing education with a newly licensed nurse regarding pain during labor. Which of the following causes of visceral pain stated by the newly licensed nurse would require follow up? Stretching of the pelvic muscles Nerve stimulation Uterine contractions Cervical dilation

A practical nurse is gathering data from a client on incorporating cultural practices into their pain management during g labor. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate? "It is better to use pain management options that have been researched." "You will need to discuss this with the provider:" "If the practices are safe for you and your fetus, we will work with you to incorporate them." "There are specific pain management options that you need to use."

Which of the following applies to maintaining a healthcare system based on ethics? nonmaleficence natural rights distributive justice d. reflective equilibrium model

A nurse has been assigned to provide care for a patient with a mental illness Which assessment would the nurse implement while performing a mental status examination? Select all that apply. One, some , or all responses may be correct. Appearance Thought content Mood and affect Respiratory status Memory and attention Level of consciousness

Which of the following is an adverse effect of using oxytocin to induce labor? Tachycardia Excessive vomiting Increased blood pressure Drowsiness

Aclient who is at 41 weeks of gestation arrives for their weekly prenatal appointment. The nurse and the client are discussing complication risks related to post-term pregnancy.Which of the following topics should the nurse include as educational reinforcement in the conversation? (Select all that apply.) Short labor Placental insufficiency Oligohydramnios Birth injury Infection

A nurse is reinforcing nutritional education with a client who is in the first trimester at their first prenatal appointment Which of the following foods would be unsafe for the client to consume during pregnancy? (Select all that apply.) Steak cooked well-done with cooked broccoli Bean sprouts on a fresh salad Pasta salad containing olives cooked chicken, and feta cheese Breakfast cereal with fortified milk D Fresh, unpasteurized cider from an orchard Raw sushi

Which is a common debilitating contracture? Disuse Atrophy Footdrop Shortening of the muscle

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Multiple Choice Question Identify a true statement about immediate care of open wounds. The wounds must be cleaned as thoroughly as possible to minimize the chances of infection. Dressing wounds is not recommended as the wounds require an open environment to prevent infections. The wounds must initially be cleaned using copious amounts of disinfectants. Antibacterial solutions and hydrogen peroxide should be used to clean the wounds initially.

The wrist is __ to the elbow. A medial B lateral C proximal D horizontal E distal

A nurse is reviewing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) with assistive personnel. What statement by the AP indicates understanding of this client's care? "I will weigh the client carefully before breakfast and compare with yesterday's weight! "I will encourage plenty of fluids to promote urination and prevent dehydration." "I will assess the client's mucous membranes and skin for signs of dehydration." "I will teach the client not to select high-sodium or salty foods on the menu."

The term __ means any disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow. myelopathy myotomy myopathy myelotomy

Which dosage form is a liquid medication that contains a solid drug dissolved in a suitable solvent? A D) Cream B A) Solution C C) Emulsion D B) Suspension

A nurse caring for a client at risk for increased intracranial pressure is monitoring the client for manifestations that indicate that the pressure is increasing. To do this,the nurse should check the function of the third cranial nerve by performing which of the following data-collection activities? Observing for facial asymmetry Checking pupillary responses to light Eliciting the gag reflex Testing visual aculty

: What are the essential roles of the nurse when preparing and administering medications to a patient?

Which are appropriate interventions for an apneic child? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Provide a breath every 2 seconds. Provide a breath every 2 to 3 seconds. Check for a pulse every 1 minute while ventilating. Watch for chest rise.

A client presents at the primary health care provider's office with complaints of a bull's-eye rash on his upper leg . Which question would the nurse ask first? A. Prepare for possible airway obstruction and notify the provider immediately B. Apply cool compresses to facial burns C. Monitor hourly blood glucose levels D. Start IV fluids and assess urine output

A food worker has finished cleaning and sanitizing : his work area and is ready to prepare food. Where should he store the cleaning and sanitizing chemicals? a. On a shelf above his work area b. In the utility closet away from food c. On a shelf in the dry food storage