Package deal
Bundle for Vsim Tests | Updated & Verified | with Complete Solution
Bundle for Vsim Tests | Updated & Verified | with Complete Solution
[Show more]Bundle for Vsim Tests | Updated & Verified | with Complete Solution
[Show more]Which nursing interventions implemented during Mr. Palo's assessment will assist him to 
communicate as effectively as his cognitive deterioration allows? (Select all that apply.) - 
Providing simple explanations about why questions are being asked 
Phrasing questions so as to require simple answer...
Preview 1 out of 4 pages
Add to cartWhich nursing interventions implemented during Mr. Palo's assessment will assist him to 
communicate as effectively as his cognitive deterioration allows? (Select all that apply.) - 
Providing simple explanations about why questions are being asked 
Phrasing questions so as to require simple answer...
What is the primary risk factor for the development of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer 
disease? - Age 
Which biological assessment or assessments should be given initial priority for an older patient 
diagnosed with dementia who has begun to demonstrate signs of depression? (Select all that 
...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartWhat is the primary risk factor for the development of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer 
disease? - Age 
Which biological assessment or assessments should be given initial priority for an older patient 
diagnosed with dementia who has begun to demonstrate signs of depression? (Select all that 
...
Pretest 
What is the therapeutic value of a cholinesterase inhibitor for a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer 
disease? - Temporarily slows the progress of the dementia. 
Rationale: Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Reminyl, Razadyne, 
Nivalin) are cholinesterase inhibitors ...
Preview 2 out of 7 pages
Add to cartPretest 
What is the therapeutic value of a cholinesterase inhibitor for a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer 
disease? - Temporarily slows the progress of the dementia. 
Rationale: Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Reminyl, Razadyne, 
Nivalin) are cholinesterase inhibitors ...
Which statement by the nurse indicates a need for further education on the role of water as a 
body fluid? 
A. Water is transported to cells when it is attached to electrolytes. 
B. Tissue lubrication is facilitated by water. 
C. Water helps maintain normal body temperature. 
D. Waste products are r...
Preview 2 out of 5 pages
Add to cartWhich statement by the nurse indicates a need for further education on the role of water as a 
body fluid? 
A. Water is transported to cells when it is attached to electrolytes. 
B. Tissue lubrication is facilitated by water. 
C. Water helps maintain normal body temperature. 
D. Waste products are r...
which statement by the nurse indicates a need for further education on the role of water as a body 
fluid ? - >>>>water is transported to cells when it is attached to electrolytes. 
which statement concerning the measurement of intake and output is true? - >>>>when possible 
...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartwhich statement by the nurse indicates a need for further education on the role of water as a body 
fluid ? - >>>>water is transported to cells when it is attached to electrolytes. 
which statement concerning the measurement of intake and output is true? - >>>>when possible 
...
The nurse is caring for an adolescent pt who appears withdrawn and isolated. What strategy 
should the nurse use to work with this patient? - >>>>develop a therapeutic, trusting relationship 
with the patient 
a provider orders a high-fat, high-protein, high-carb diet for a patient with ...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartThe nurse is caring for an adolescent pt who appears withdrawn and isolated. What strategy 
should the nurse use to work with this patient? - >>>>develop a therapeutic, trusting relationship 
with the patient 
a provider orders a high-fat, high-protein, high-carb diet for a patient with ...
Which of the following factors places a patient at risk for post partum hemorrhage?(Select all 
that apply) - >>>>Macrosomia 
Rapid Labor 
Maternal fever 
Oxytocin use during labor 
Which of the following is consistent with the definition of a major obstetric hemorrhage? - 
>>>&...
Preview 1 out of 4 pages
Add to cartWhich of the following factors places a patient at risk for post partum hemorrhage?(Select all 
that apply) - >>>>Macrosomia 
Rapid Labor 
Maternal fever 
Oxytocin use during labor 
Which of the following is consistent with the definition of a major obstetric hemorrhage? - 
>>>&...
Which finding by the nurse supports the presence of obstructive secretions in a patients lungs? - 
>>>>Crackles occurring early in the inspirations phase 
A patient is experiencing hypoxia related to an ineffective airway. Which assessment findings 
support the presence of hypoxia? - >...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartWhich finding by the nurse supports the presence of obstructive secretions in a patients lungs? - 
>>>>Crackles occurring early in the inspirations phase 
A patient is experiencing hypoxia related to an ineffective airway. Which assessment findings 
support the presence of hypoxia? - >...
When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk 
factors for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.) 
a) Diabetes Mellitus 
b) Smoking 
c) Recent weight loss 
d) Asthma 
e) Hypertension - >>>>a) Diabetes Mellitus 
b) Smoking 
e) Hypertens...
Preview 1 out of 4 pages
Add to cartWhen taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk 
factors for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.) 
a) Diabetes Mellitus 
b) Smoking 
c) Recent weight loss 
d) Asthma 
e) Hypertension - >>>>a) Diabetes Mellitus 
b) Smoking 
e) Hypertens...
Which of the following postoperative assessments should have been completed when Sara Lin 
arrived on inpatient after surgery? (Select all that apply). - >>>>Orientation to time, place, and 
person. 
Vital signs and oxygen saturation. 
Type, amount, and flow rate of intravenous fluids. 
...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartWhich of the following postoperative assessments should have been completed when Sara Lin 
arrived on inpatient after surgery? (Select all that apply). - >>>>Orientation to time, place, and 
person. 
Vital signs and oxygen saturation. 
Type, amount, and flow rate of intravenous fluids. 
...
Which of the entries on a patient's medical record are evidence of the diagnosis of severe 
preeclampsia? (Select all that apply.) 
a) Oliguria 
b) Blood pressure 182/116 mmHg 
c) 3 lb (1.4 kg) weight gain in 1 week 
d) Epigastric pain 
e) Negative urine ketones 
f) Scotomata - >>>>a) O...
Preview 2 out of 10 pages
Add to cartWhich of the entries on a patient's medical record are evidence of the diagnosis of severe 
preeclampsia? (Select all that apply.) 
a) Oliguria 
b) Blood pressure 182/116 mmHg 
c) 3 lb (1.4 kg) weight gain in 1 week 
d) Epigastric pain 
e) Negative urine ketones 
f) Scotomata - >>>>a) O...
Which of the entries on a patient's medical record are evidence of the diagnosis of severe 
preeclampsia? (Select all that apply.) 
a) Oliguria 
b) Blood pressure 182/116 mmHg 
c) 3 lb (1.4 kg) weight gain in 1 week 
d) Epigastric pain 
e) Negative urine ketones 
f) Scotomata - >>>>a) O...
Preview 2 out of 10 pages
Add to cartWhich of the entries on a patient's medical record are evidence of the diagnosis of severe 
preeclampsia? (Select all that apply.) 
a) Oliguria 
b) Blood pressure 182/116 mmHg 
c) 3 lb (1.4 kg) weight gain in 1 week 
d) Epigastric pain 
e) Negative urine ketones 
f) Scotomata - >>>>a) O...
the nurse has an order to check the post void residual urine. how would the nurse carry out this 
order? - >>>>measure the amount of urine using a bladder scanner 
the nurse is caring for a pt who is unable to urinate voluntarily since a gunshot injury. pt data 
associated with which int...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartthe nurse has an order to check the post void residual urine. how would the nurse carry out this 
order? - >>>>measure the amount of urine using a bladder scanner 
the nurse is caring for a pt who is unable to urinate voluntarily since a gunshot injury. pt data 
associated with which int...
The nurse is reviewing the patient's laboratory results. Which lab test most accurately represents 
current nutritional status? - >>>>Prealbumin 
The nurse is completing an admission assessment on a patient admitted for impaired skin 
integrity. Which questions would be appropriate for ...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartThe nurse is reviewing the patient's laboratory results. Which lab test most accurately represents 
current nutritional status? - >>>>Prealbumin 
The nurse is completing an admission assessment on a patient admitted for impaired skin 
integrity. Which questions would be appropriate for ...
the nurse knows that vernon watkins is at most risk for developing which of the following 
complications following a pulmonary embolism? - >>>>cardiogenic shock 
what initial objective and subjective data in mr. watkins case should lead the nurse to suspect a 
pulmonary embolism - >&g...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartthe nurse knows that vernon watkins is at most risk for developing which of the following 
complications following a pulmonary embolism? - >>>>cardiogenic shock 
what initial objective and subjective data in mr. watkins case should lead the nurse to suspect a 
pulmonary embolism - >&g...
PRE 
which of the entries on a pts medical record are evidence of the diagnosis of severe 
preeclampsia. SATA - >>>>-Scotomata 
-Epigastric pain 
-Oliguria 
- 3 lb weight gain in 1 week 
-blood pressure 182/116 
PRE 
which of the following need to be implemented when a pt with severe pre...
Preview 1 out of 4 pages
Add to cartPRE 
which of the entries on a pts medical record are evidence of the diagnosis of severe 
preeclampsia. SATA - >>>>-Scotomata 
-Epigastric pain 
-Oliguria 
- 3 lb weight gain in 1 week 
-blood pressure 182/116 
PRE 
which of the following need to be implemented when a pt with severe pre...
When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk 
factors for having a stroke? (select all that apply) 
a. diabetes mellitus 
b. recent weight loss 
c. smoking 
d. hypertension 
e. asthma - >>>>d. hypertension 
c. smoking 
a .diabetes mellit...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartWhen taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk 
factors for having a stroke? (select all that apply) 
a. diabetes mellitus 
b. recent weight loss 
c. smoking 
d. hypertension 
e. asthma - >>>>d. hypertension 
c. smoking 
a .diabetes mellit...
The nurse wants to document an assessment of the amount of pain a patient is experiencing. 
Which of the following methods will provide the most accurate information regarding the level 
of a patient's pain? 
a) Assess the patient's nonverbal indicators of pain. 
b) Use a numeric pain scale and ha...
Preview 2 out of 9 pages
Add to cartThe nurse wants to document an assessment of the amount of pain a patient is experiencing. 
Which of the following methods will provide the most accurate information regarding the level 
of a patient's pain? 
a) Assess the patient's nonverbal indicators of pain. 
b) Use a numeric pain scale and ha...
1x sold
Which symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder? - >>>>Mania 
Depression 
Which characteristics are associated with the manic phase of bipolar disorder? - 
>>>>Distractibility 
Flight of ideas 
High-risk behaviors 
Grandiosity 
The term lability is used to ...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartWhich symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder? - >>>>Mania 
Depression 
Which characteristics are associated with the manic phase of bipolar disorder? - 
>>>>Distractibility 
Flight of ideas 
High-risk behaviors 
Grandiosity 
The term lability is used to ...
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal begin within what time period after the cessation or marked 
reduction of alcohol intake by the chronic alcohol drinker? 
A. 120 minutes 
B. 1 week 
C. 3 days 
D. 12 hours - >>>>D 
What term refers to the collection of symptoms that are associated with untr...
Preview 4 out of 42 pages
Add to cartSymptoms of alcohol withdrawal begin within what time period after the cessation or marked 
reduction of alcohol intake by the chronic alcohol drinker? 
A. 120 minutes 
B. 1 week 
C. 3 days 
D. 12 hours - >>>>D 
What term refers to the collection of symptoms that are associated with untr...
The nurse is providing education to a patient about group B streptococcus (GBS) during a 
prenatal visit. This education session would include which statement from the following choices? 
- >>>>Between 35 and 37 weeks' gestation, GBS screening is done to detect this bacteria. 
What are ...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartThe nurse is providing education to a patient about group B streptococcus (GBS) during a 
prenatal visit. This education session would include which statement from the following choices? 
- >>>>Between 35 and 37 weeks' gestation, GBS screening is done to detect this bacteria. 
What are ...
Which nursing actions demonstrate an understanding of the components required when 
conducting the objective portion of a neurologic assessment? (Select all that apply.) - >>>>a. 
Evaluate cranial nerve XI function by asking the patient to shrug the shoulders 
d. Test for tactile discrim...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartWhich nursing actions demonstrate an understanding of the components required when 
conducting the objective portion of a neurologic assessment? (Select all that apply.) - >>>>a. 
Evaluate cranial nerve XI function by asking the patient to shrug the shoulders 
d. Test for tactile discrim...
A patient is scheduled to receive digoxin 0.25 mg per intravenous injection once digoxin therapy 
resumes. The digoxin vial is labeled 0.5 mg/2 mL. Which of the following is the best procedure 
for administering digoxin via intravenous injection? - >>>>Inject 1 mL over 5 minutes 
A patie...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartA patient is scheduled to receive digoxin 0.25 mg per intravenous injection once digoxin therapy 
resumes. The digoxin vial is labeled 0.5 mg/2 mL. Which of the following is the best procedure 
for administering digoxin via intravenous injection? - >>>>Inject 1 mL over 5 minutes 
A patie...
A nurse is caring for a cognitively impaired nonverbal patient on a med-surg unit. In what ways 
should the nurse assess the patient's pain? (Select all that apply) - >>>>a. A pain estimate made 
by a family member 
c. Nonverbal pain assessment tool 
e. The behavioral pain scale 
What s...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartA nurse is caring for a cognitively impaired nonverbal patient on a med-surg unit. In what ways 
should the nurse assess the patient's pain? (Select all that apply) - >>>>a. A pain estimate made 
by a family member 
c. Nonverbal pain assessment tool 
e. The behavioral pain scale 
What s...
During assessment the pediatric patient reports good control of asthma symptoms with no 
interference in daily activities and one incidence of nighttime cough in the past month. The 
patient uses a rescue inhaler occasionally during the week for asthma exacerbations. The patient 
would be classified...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartDuring assessment the pediatric patient reports good control of asthma symptoms with no 
interference in daily activities and one incidence of nighttime cough in the past month. The 
patient uses a rescue inhaler occasionally during the week for asthma exacerbations. The patient 
would be classified...
The patient is being admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after an overdose in a suicide 
attempt. The patient is now medically stable. Which intervention should the RN recognize as the 
priority action? - >>>>Place the patient on safety precautions 
During a report from the ED, the...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartThe patient is being admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after an overdose in a suicide 
attempt. The patient is now medically stable. Which intervention should the RN recognize as the 
priority action? - >>>>Place the patient on safety precautions 
During a report from the ED, the...
The patient asks the nurse "What type of disease is schizophrenia?" Which statement is the 
nurse's best response? - >>>>Schizophrenia is a syndrome with many different types and 
symptoms 
What is the average age of peak onset of symptoms of schizophrenia? - >>>>Men 15-25...
Preview 1 out of 3 pages
Add to cartThe patient asks the nurse "What type of disease is schizophrenia?" Which statement is the 
nurse's best response? - >>>>Schizophrenia is a syndrome with many different types and 
symptoms 
What is the average age of peak onset of symptoms of schizophrenia? - >>>>Men 15-25...
Which characteristics are associated with anxiety? Select all that apply - >>>>-A feeling that is 
unavoidable and life. 
-A vague feeling of apprehension. 
-A reaction to internal or external stimuli. 
Which of the following best defines normal anxiety? - >>>>Dread that is a...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartWhich characteristics are associated with anxiety? Select all that apply - >>>>-A feeling that is 
unavoidable and life. 
-A vague feeling of apprehension. 
-A reaction to internal or external stimuli. 
Which of the following best defines normal anxiety? - >>>>Dread that is a...
Tachypnea, fever, malaise, and use of accessory muscles - >>>>Expected assessment findings of 
a patient with pneumonia may include which of the following? 
A. Tachypnea 
B. Fever 
C. Malaise 
D. Enuresis 
E. Use of accessory muscles 
raise the head of the bed - >>>>A patient...
Preview 2 out of 6 pages
Add to cartTachypnea, fever, malaise, and use of accessory muscles - >>>>Expected assessment findings of 
a patient with pneumonia may include which of the following? 
A. Tachypnea 
B. Fever 
C. Malaise 
D. Enuresis 
E. Use of accessory muscles 
raise the head of the bed - >>>>A patient...
A patient's blood glucose is 36 mg/dL. Which of the following signs and symptoms are 
associated with this level of blood glucose? (Select all that apply.) - >>>>Confusion, 
Diaphoresis, Headache, Weakness 
2A 23-year-old patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the ...
Preview 1 out of 2 pages
Add to cartA patient's blood glucose is 36 mg/dL. Which of the following signs and symptoms are 
associated with this level of blood glucose? (Select all that apply.) - >>>>Confusion, 
Diaphoresis, Headache, Weakness 
2A 23-year-old patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the ...
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Eustace. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
No, you only buy these notes for $40.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
71498 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now