Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for storing medications? A. Medications should have child-resistant caps B. Medications should be stored in the child's cubby C. Medications should be stored away from food D. Medications should be stored at the proper temperature E. Medications should be completely inaccessible to children
A nurse is examining a client's IV site and notes a hardened vein above their IV site. The client reports a throbbing.burning pain at the IV site. The nurse should identify that the client's manifestations indicate which of the following complications of IV therapy? Thrombophlebitis Infiltration Hematoma Venous spasms
Where does the transmission of electrical impulses in the heart begin? Multiple Choice AV node Purkinje fibers bundle of His bundle branches SA node
Which of the following is appropriate when preparing the room and equipment for an electrocardiogram? Multiple Choice Select a room away from all other electrical equipment. Perform the procedure in an X-ray department. Place the patient on a metal table Set the room's temperature control to a very cool setting Check the ECG paper after preparing the patient.
Emergency eye and body wash equipment should be tested: A. At least annually B. Following repairs of the equipment C. Activated weekly to verify correct operation D. Follow manufacturer's requirements E. B, C, and D
Which statement describes a major risk factor associated with maternal mortality? The lack of postnatal care is a major determinant in the health of the mother. Sexually transmitted infections (STls) are a major cause of maternal death. Adequate maternal nutrition has been shown to increase mortality rates. Mortality rates are negatively impacted by a lack of knowledge of health needs.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the final stages of cancer.Which of the following client situations should the nurse identify as an ethical dilemma? The client is refusing to take any more medications or treatments. The client asks the nurse to help them die peacefully in their sleep. The client does not have advance directives in place. The client tells the nurse they want to die at home.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points) (05.04 LC) Which of the following is most likely to be caused by smoking cigarettes? Brain damage Stomach ulcers Heart disease Kidney failure
A nurse is creating a presentation about depression for a community health fair. The nurse should plan to report that depression is more prevalent among which of the following demographics? Adult males Adult females Adolescents between the ages of 15 and 17 Children ages 10 to 14
To ensure the proper protection of foods during storage , the bottom shelf should be AT LEAST __ Six inches from the shelf above Twelve inches off the floor Twelve inches from the shelf above Six inches off the floor
Which opproach would be most effective when the nurse on the odolescent unit is planning to discuss smoking prevention? A Shoring personal experiences with a smoking-cessation program B Showing pictures of the effects of smoking on the cardiopulmonary system C Presenting information on how smoking offects appearance and odor of the breath D Citing statistics about the relationship between smoking and cardiopulmonary diseases
The nurse would include which instruction to the parents of a child being treated with oral ampicillin for otitis media? A Complete the entire course of antibiotic therapy. B Herbol fever remedies are highly discouraged. C Administer the medication with meals. D Stop the antibiotic therapy when the child no longer has a fever.
A client with Loennec cirrhosis experiences ascites, jaundice, and confusion. Which is a nursing priority when caring for this client? A Correcting nutritional deficiencies B Measuring abdominal girth every day C Providing for the client's physical safety D Placing the client in the high-Fowler position
Which reason is considered a contraindication for planned cesarean delivery? A Placenta previa B Breech presentation C Previous uterine surgery D Convenience of patient
Which antidysrhythmic drug is used to prevent sustained ventricular tachycardia? A Esmolol B Lidocaine C Flecainide D Digoxin
Where on the maternal abdomen would the nurse place the fetal heart transducer when the fetus is in the left socrum anterior position? A Left lower quadrant B Left upper quadrant C Right upper quadrant D Midline lower quadrant
Which statement accurately describes primary prevention? A Directed ot rehobilitation rather than treatment B Applied to clients who are physically and emotionally healthy C Includes screening techniques and the treatment of the early stages of a disease D Focuses on individuols who are ill and have a possibility for developing complications
Which process would a nursing student describe as the movement of electrolytes within a body compartment by random movements? Diffusion Facilitated diffusion Active transport Sodium-potassium pump
A person with which condition is most at risk for developing a pulmonary embolism? A Asthma B Broken arm C Immobilized for 1 week D Deep vein thrombosis in the femoral vein
What acid-base imbalance results from hyperventilation? Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis
