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[Show more]the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: 
 
A. Nasal congestion 
B. Abdominal Tenderness 
C. Muscle Tetany 
D. Oliguria 
A. Nasal congestion 
 
why? 
removal of the pituitary gland is us...
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Add to cartthe nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: 
 
A. Nasal congestion 
B. Abdominal Tenderness 
C. Muscle Tetany 
D. Oliguria 
A. Nasal congestion 
 
why? 
removal of the pituitary gland is us...
The parent of a preschooler with chickenpox asks the nurse about measures to make the child comfortable. The nurse instructs the parent to avoid administering aspirin or any other product that contains salicylates. When given to children with chickenpox, aspirin has been linked to which disorder? 
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Add to cartThe parent of a preschooler with chickenpox asks the nurse about measures to make the child comfortable. The nurse instructs the parent to avoid administering aspirin or any other product that contains salicylates. When given to children with chickenpox, aspirin has been linked to which disorder? 
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Reduce symptoms of Raynauds disease? correct answersWearing gloves when handling frozen food 
 
What is Raynauds disease? correct answersreduced blood flow due to spasm of arteries of the feet and hands 
 
When removing a chest tube, what should you instruct the patient to do? correct answershold br...
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Add to cartReduce symptoms of Raynauds disease? correct answersWearing gloves when handling frozen food 
 
What is Raynauds disease? correct answersreduced blood flow due to spasm of arteries of the feet and hands 
 
When removing a chest tube, what should you instruct the patient to do? correct answershold br...
The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 
 
1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 
2. A narrowed chest cavity...
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Add to cartThe nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 
 
1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 
2. A narrowed chest cavity...
Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. 
A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises 
B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living 
C. Speech and language therapist: The treatm...
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Add to cartSelect the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. 
A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises 
B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living 
C. Speech and language therapist: The treatm...
The nurse is administering sublingual nitroglycerin to a client. Immediately afterward, the client may experience: correct answersthrobbing headache or dizziness. 
 
A client with iron deficiency anemia has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Which assessment findings are characteristic of t...
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Add to cartThe nurse is administering sublingual nitroglycerin to a client. Immediately afterward, the client may experience: correct answersthrobbing headache or dizziness. 
 
A client with iron deficiency anemia has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Which assessment findings are characteristic of t...
1. The nurse is caring for a client following an appendectomy. The client reports nausea and complains of surgical site pain at a 6 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client's employer is present in the room and states he is paying for the insurance and wants to know what pain medication has been prescribed b...
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Add to cart1. The nurse is caring for a client following an appendectomy. The client reports nausea and complains of surgical site pain at a 6 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client's employer is present in the room and states he is paying for the insurance and wants to know what pain medication has been prescribed b...
The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 
 
1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake 
2. Co...
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Add to cartThe nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 
 
1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake 
2. Co...
A nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client begins to cry and tells the nurse that she is afraid that her skin will be disfigured with lesions. Which intervention does the nurse plan to teach this client to minimize skin infections associated with SLE? 
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client begins to cry and tells the nurse that she is afraid that her skin will be disfigured with lesions. Which intervention does the nurse plan to teach this client to minimize skin infections associated with SLE? 
Select ...
What is the nursing process? correct answersAssess 
Forming nursing diagnosis 
Planning and Goal Setting 
Implementation 
Evaluation 
 
What are some therapeutic communication barriers? correct answersGiving advice, judging, stereotyping, being defensive, appearing distracted or uninterested, agreei...
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Add to cartWhat is the nursing process? correct answersAssess 
Forming nursing diagnosis 
Planning and Goal Setting 
Implementation 
Evaluation 
 
What are some therapeutic communication barriers? correct answersGiving advice, judging, stereotyping, being defensive, appearing distracted or uninterested, agreei...
What is adenosine used for? correct answersAntiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. 
 
What is dopamine used for? correct answersA vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. 
 
What is metoprolol used for? correct answersMetoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate cont...
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Add to cartWhat is adenosine used for? correct answersAntiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. 
 
What is dopamine used for? correct answersA vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. 
 
What is metoprolol used for? correct answersMetoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate cont...
Which suggestion(s) will the nurse offer to a patient who is in their first trimester of pregnancy reporting difficulty sleeping at night due to epigastric pain? Select all that apply. 
1. Do not consume any yogurt while you are pregnant. 
2. Increase the amount of fat in your diet. 
3. Increase flu...
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Add to cartWhich suggestion(s) will the nurse offer to a patient who is in their first trimester of pregnancy reporting difficulty sleeping at night due to epigastric pain? Select all that apply. 
1. Do not consume any yogurt while you are pregnant. 
2. Increase the amount of fat in your diet. 
3. Increase flu...
A, D, E correct answersThe LPN is aware that state boards of nursing share what common componenets? Select all that apply. 
 
A) Establish requirements for entry into practice for RNs and LPNS. 
B) Determine each states pay scale for licensed nurses. 
C) Oversee the discipline for all licensed healt...
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Add to cartA, D, E correct answersThe LPN is aware that state boards of nursing share what common componenets? Select all that apply. 
 
A) Establish requirements for entry into practice for RNs and LPNS. 
B) Determine each states pay scale for licensed nurses. 
C) Oversee the discipline for all licensed healt...
Lab Value: chloride correct answers95-105 
 
Lab Value: phosphorus correct answers2.5-4.5 
 
Therapeutic Level: Digoxin correct answers0.8-2.0 ng/mL 
 
Therapeutic Level: Lithium correct answers0.6-1.2 
 
Lab Values: Potassium correct answers3.5-5.0 
 
Lab Value: Magnesium correct answers1.5-2.5 
 
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Add to cartLab Value: chloride correct answers95-105 
 
Lab Value: phosphorus correct answers2.5-4.5 
 
Therapeutic Level: Digoxin correct answers0.8-2.0 ng/mL 
 
Therapeutic Level: Lithium correct answers0.6-1.2 
 
Lab Values: Potassium correct answers3.5-5.0 
 
Lab Value: Magnesium correct answers1.5-2.5 
 
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1. The nurse is gathering data from a client who is being treated for obsessive compulsive disorder. Which of the following is the most important question to ask this client? 
 
1) Do you find yourself forgetting simple things 
2) Do you find it hard to stay on a task? 
3) Do you have trouble contro...
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Add to cart1. The nurse is gathering data from a client who is being treated for obsessive compulsive disorder. Which of the following is the most important question to ask this client? 
 
1) Do you find yourself forgetting simple things 
2) Do you find it hard to stay on a task? 
3) Do you have trouble contro...
Do not delegate what you can EAT correct answersDon't delegate what you can: 
E- Evaluate 
A- Assess 
T- Teach 
*As a PN go to the RN and the RN will contact the HCP 
Follow up with performed task that has been delegated. 
 
Addisons: Down, Down, Down, Up, Down 
Cushings: Up, Up, Up, Down, Up corre...
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Add to cartDo not delegate what you can EAT correct answersDon't delegate what you can: 
E- Evaluate 
A- Assess 
T- Teach 
*As a PN go to the RN and the RN will contact the HCP 
Follow up with performed task that has been delegated. 
 
Addisons: Down, Down, Down, Up, Down 
Cushings: Up, Up, Up, Down, Up corre...
A-B-Cs 
airway, breathing, circulation 
 
 
 
LPN scope of practice includes: 
Routine patient care under the supervision of a RN or a physician. 
Assess/collect data 
monitoring client status 
Admin meds 
Evaluate pt response to interventions 
 
 
 
 
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0:15 
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Add to cartA-B-Cs 
airway, breathing, circulation 
 
 
 
LPN scope of practice includes: 
Routine patient care under the supervision of a RN or a physician. 
Assess/collect data 
monitoring client status 
Admin meds 
Evaluate pt response to interventions 
 
 
 
 
0:11 
/ 
0:15 
Brainpower 
Read More 
Maslow's...
Normal Mg (Magnesium) levels correct answers1.3-2.1 mEq/L 
 
Normal Calcium levels correct answers9.0-10.5 mg/dL 
 
With Mg and Ca questions THINK? correct answersMuscles 
 
Sodium THINK? correct answersNeuro 
 
Normal Sodium levels correct answers135-145 mEq/L 
 
Normal Potassium levels correct ans...
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Add to cartNormal Mg (Magnesium) levels correct answers1.3-2.1 mEq/L 
 
Normal Calcium levels correct answers9.0-10.5 mg/dL 
 
With Mg and Ca questions THINK? correct answersMuscles 
 
Sodium THINK? correct answersNeuro 
 
Normal Sodium levels correct answers135-145 mEq/L 
 
Normal Potassium levels correct ans...
A nurse prepares to collect a blood specimen from a client. Which client identifiers does the nurse use before obtaining the sample? correct answers- The client's date of birth 
- The client's full name 
- The medical record number 
 
A client with leukemia is admitted for blood transfusions. Whic...
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Add to cartA nurse prepares to collect a blood specimen from a client. Which client identifiers does the nurse use before obtaining the sample? correct answers- The client's date of birth 
- The client's full name 
- The medical record number 
 
A client with leukemia is admitted for blood transfusions. Whic...
On which ethical theory do nurses implement their care when they act on the basis of the needs of one specific patient rather than the potential consequences to other patients? 
A Deontology 
B Autonomy 
C Utilitarianism 
D Nonmaleficence correct answersA Deontology 
 
Which nursing intervention is...
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Add to cartOn which ethical theory do nurses implement their care when they act on the basis of the needs of one specific patient rather than the potential consequences to other patients? 
A Deontology 
B Autonomy 
C Utilitarianism 
D Nonmaleficence correct answersA Deontology 
 
Which nursing intervention is...
The nurse is monitoring a client with a closed chest tube drainage system and notes fluctuation of the fluid level in the water-seal chamber during inspiration and expiration. On the basis of this finding, which conclusion should the nurse make? correct answersThe chest tube is functioning as expect...
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Add to cartThe nurse is monitoring a client with a closed chest tube drainage system and notes fluctuation of the fluid level in the water-seal chamber during inspiration and expiration. On the basis of this finding, which conclusion should the nurse make? correct answersThe chest tube is functioning as expect...
B/P Medication side effects? correct answers- fatigue 
- erectile dysfunction 
- dizziness 
 
Angina pectoris risk factors? correct answers- Smoking 
- Extreme temperatures 
- Physical exertion (including sex) 
- Intense emotion 
- Coronary artery narrowing 
- Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) 
 
D...
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Add to cartB/P Medication side effects? correct answers- fatigue 
- erectile dysfunction 
- dizziness 
 
Angina pectoris risk factors? correct answers- Smoking 
- Extreme temperatures 
- Physical exertion (including sex) 
- Intense emotion 
- Coronary artery narrowing 
- Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) 
 
D...
ACE inhibitors 
"PRIL" Captopril, Enalapril, Afosiopril 
 
Antihypertensive. Blocks ACE in lungs from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (powerful vasoconstrictor). Decreases BP, Decreased Aldosterone secretions, Sodium and fluid loss. 
 
Check BP before giving (hypotension) 
Dry cough 
 
...
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Add to cartACE inhibitors 
"PRIL" Captopril, Enalapril, Afosiopril 
 
Antihypertensive. Blocks ACE in lungs from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (powerful vasoconstrictor). Decreases BP, Decreased Aldosterone secretions, Sodium and fluid loss. 
 
Check BP before giving (hypotension) 
Dry cough 
 
...
a nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end- of- life decisions. Which information about advanced directives is correct 
a) informed consent should be verified 
b) a health care proxy can be designated 
c) specific dietary restrictions are identified 
d) legal counsel is needed to make change ...
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Add to carta nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end- of- life decisions. Which information about advanced directives is correct 
a) informed consent should be verified 
b) a health care proxy can be designated 
c) specific dietary restrictions are identified 
d) legal counsel is needed to make change ...
A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 
1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 
2Add this concern to th...
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Add to cartA LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 
1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 
2Add this concern to th...
The nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client with paranoid delusions who is refusing to eat. The client states that all the food and drinks have been poisoned. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate? correct answersprovide the client food in unopened, individually pack...
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Add to cartThe nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client with paranoid delusions who is refusing to eat. The client states that all the food and drinks have been poisoned. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate? correct answersprovide the client food in unopened, individually pack...
A client is diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction and is receiving tissue plasminogen activator, alteplase (Activase, tPA). Which action is a priority nursing intervention? correct answersBleeding 
 
A sulfonamide is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. On review of the cl...
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Add to cartA client is diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction and is receiving tissue plasminogen activator, alteplase (Activase, tPA). Which action is a priority nursing intervention? correct answersBleeding 
 
A sulfonamide is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. On review of the cl...
Nurse is caring for a client with a NG tube that's attached to low suction. PN monitors pt closely for which acid-base disorder that's most likely to occur in this situation? correct answersmetabolic alkalosis 
Rationale: loss of gastric fluid via nasogastric suction or vomiting causes metabolic a...
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Add to cartNurse is caring for a client with a NG tube that's attached to low suction. PN monitors pt closely for which acid-base disorder that's most likely to occur in this situation? correct answersmetabolic alkalosis 
Rationale: loss of gastric fluid via nasogastric suction or vomiting causes metabolic a...
A nurse is caring for a client with meningitis who tests positive for MRSA. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care? correct answersprivate room 
 
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty urinating. The client states they avoid going due to severe discomfort durin...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client with meningitis who tests positive for MRSA. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care? correct answersprivate room 
 
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty urinating. The client states they avoid going due to severe discomfort durin...
741. The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 
1. "We need to encourage adequate fluid intake....
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Add to cart741. The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 
1. "We need to encourage adequate fluid intake....
The school nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of school children who have been diagnosed with pediculosis capitis (head lice). Which should be included in the list? 
 
1. Use anti-lice sprays on all bedding & furniture. 
2. Use a pediculicide shampoo & repeat treatment i...
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Add to cartThe school nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of school children who have been diagnosed with pediculosis capitis (head lice). Which should be included in the list? 
 
1. Use anti-lice sprays on all bedding & furniture. 
2. Use a pediculicide shampoo & repeat treatment i...
All of the following statements are true about computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for the NCLEX-PN exam except which one? 
A. All candidates have the same test 
B. All candidates answer a minimum of 85 items 
C. The maximum testing period is 5 hours 
D. There is no ability to go back and answer a p...
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Add to cartAll of the following statements are true about computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for the NCLEX-PN exam except which one? 
A. All candidates have the same test 
B. All candidates answer a minimum of 85 items 
C. The maximum testing period is 5 hours 
D. There is no ability to go back and answer a p...
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis correct answersis a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. 
 
Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately tre...
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Add to cartPulmonary Valve Stenosis correct answersis a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. 
 
Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately tre...
A client with diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin A1c level of 9%. On the basis of this test result, the nurse plans to reinforce teaching the client about the need for which measure? correct answersPreventing and recognizing hyperglycemia 
 
The nurse is assisting to perform a focused d...
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Add to cartA client with diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin A1c level of 9%. On the basis of this test result, the nurse plans to reinforce teaching the client about the need for which measure? correct answersPreventing and recognizing hyperglycemia 
 
The nurse is assisting to perform a focused d...
the nurse is assigned to assist with caring for a client after cardiac catheterization. 
the nurse should plan to maintain bed rest for this client in which position? 
 
a) high-Fowler's position 
 
b) lateral (side-lying) position 
 
c) head elevation of 45 degrees 
 
d) head elevation of no more ...
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Add to cartthe nurse is assigned to assist with caring for a client after cardiac catheterization. 
the nurse should plan to maintain bed rest for this client in which position? 
 
a) high-Fowler's position 
 
b) lateral (side-lying) position 
 
c) head elevation of 45 degrees 
 
d) head elevation of no more ...
what nursing assesment findings support meningitis diagnosis ? correct answersPhotophobia 
stiff neck 
fever 
 
when assisting the patient for the lumbar puncture , which position should the patient be in ? correct answersside lying position with neck flexed into chest 
 
which nursing intervention ...
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Add to cartwhat nursing assesment findings support meningitis diagnosis ? correct answersPhotophobia 
stiff neck 
fever 
 
when assisting the patient for the lumbar puncture , which position should the patient be in ? correct answersside lying position with neck flexed into chest 
 
which nursing intervention ...
A nursing student is nearing graduation and is preparing to write the NCLEX-PN®. In preparation for the exam, the student has familiarized herself with computer adaptive testing (CAT). Which of the following statements about CAT is most accurate? 
A) CAT allows an exam to be continually customized ...
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Add to cartA nursing student is nearing graduation and is preparing to write the NCLEX-PN®. In preparation for the exam, the student has familiarized herself with computer adaptive testing (CAT). Which of the following statements about CAT is most accurate? 
A) CAT allows an exam to be continually customized ...
an adult client was burned as a result of an explosion. 
the burn initially affected the client's entire face (the anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both of the arms. the client's clothes caught on fire, ...
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Add to cartan adult client was burned as a result of an explosion. 
the burn initially affected the client's entire face (the anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both of the arms. the client's clothes caught on fire, ...
20 minutes after a continuous epidural anesthetic is administered, a laboring clients blood pressure drops from 120/80 to 90/60 mmHG. What action should the practical nurse take immediately? 
 
A) notify the registered nurse or anesthesiologist 
B) continue to assess the blood-pressure q5 minutes 
C...
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Add to cart20 minutes after a continuous epidural anesthetic is administered, a laboring clients blood pressure drops from 120/80 to 90/60 mmHG. What action should the practical nurse take immediately? 
 
A) notify the registered nurse or anesthesiologist 
B) continue to assess the blood-pressure q5 minutes 
C...
CAT correct answerscomputerized adaptive testing, more reliable and quicker results than pen and paper 
 
CAT meaning correct answersterm used to describe not only the technology (the computer) used to give exam but also the theory used to make sure the test is accurate and measures what is supposed...
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Add to cartCAT correct answerscomputerized adaptive testing, more reliable and quicker results than pen and paper 
 
CAT meaning correct answersterm used to describe not only the technology (the computer) used to give exam but also the theory used to make sure the test is accurate and measures what is supposed...
a nurse provides care for a client who has depression and anorexia. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) 
a)weigh client daily 
b) monitor eating patterns 
c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating 
d) offer small portions of high calorie food frequently 
e)inc...
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Add to carta nurse provides care for a client who has depression and anorexia. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) 
a)weigh client daily 
b) monitor eating patterns 
c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating 
d) offer small portions of high calorie food frequently 
e)inc...
Heparin correct answersAnticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate 
 
Lovenox correct answersAnticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium 
 
Plavix correct answers(Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin 
 
Tylenol correct a...
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Add to cartHeparin correct answersAnticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate 
 
Lovenox correct answersAnticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium 
 
Plavix correct answers(Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin 
 
Tylenol correct a...
The LPN/LVN nursing home charge nurse usually tells nursing assistants what to do and offers little opportunity for input or suggestions for how to improve care. This leadership style is called 
 
a. 
 
autocratic. 
 
b. 
 
democratic. 
 
c. 
 
situational. 
 
d. 
 
laissez-faire. correct answersANS...
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Add to cartThe LPN/LVN nursing home charge nurse usually tells nursing assistants what to do and offers little opportunity for input or suggestions for how to improve care. This leadership style is called 
 
a. 
 
autocratic. 
 
b. 
 
democratic. 
 
c. 
 
situational. 
 
d. 
 
laissez-faire. correct answersANS...
GTPAL acronym correct answersG = Gravidity (number of pregnancies) 
T = Term (number born after 37 weeks) 
P = Preterm (number born before 37 weeks) 
A = Abortions/Miscarriages 
L = live births (number of living children) 
 
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is pregnant with triplets. T...
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Add to cartGTPAL acronym correct answersG = Gravidity (number of pregnancies) 
T = Term (number born after 37 weeks) 
P = Preterm (number born before 37 weeks) 
A = Abortions/Miscarriages 
L = live births (number of living children) 
 
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is pregnant with triplets. T...
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis correct answersis a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. 
 
Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately tre...
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Add to cartPulmonary Valve Stenosis correct answersis a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. 
 
Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately tre...
Which of the following is a true statement about critical thinking in nursing? correct answersIt uses logic 
 
A student completes an assessment of a patient and makes a decision about what he will do to care for the patient. Although the student is committed to particular activities, the patient is...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is a true statement about critical thinking in nursing? correct answersIt uses logic 
 
A student completes an assessment of a patient and makes a decision about what he will do to care for the patient. Although the student is committed to particular activities, the patient is...
Abduction correct answersMovement away from the midine 
 
Abraded correct answersScraped 
 
Acetonuria correct answersAcetone in the urine 
 
Adduction correct answersMovement toward the midline 
 
Afebrile correct answersWithout fever 
 
Albuminuria correct answersAlbumin in the urine 
 
Ambulatory...
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Add to cartAbduction correct answersMovement away from the midine 
 
Abraded correct answersScraped 
 
Acetonuria correct answersAcetone in the urine 
 
Adduction correct answersMovement toward the midline 
 
Afebrile correct answersWithout fever 
 
Albuminuria correct answersAlbumin in the urine 
 
Ambulatory...
A client has just been released from the hospital. The client is no longer on neutropenic precautions. What is the normal range for Platelet Count? correct answers150,000-450,000 
 
It is within a Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice to insert a rectal tube. correct answersFALSE 
 
It is withi...
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Add to cartA client has just been released from the hospital. The client is no longer on neutropenic precautions. What is the normal range for Platelet Count? correct answers150,000-450,000 
 
It is within a Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice to insert a rectal tube. correct answersFALSE 
 
It is withi...
Preparation for the NCLEX-PN examination should include correct answersreviewing content summaries and focusing on identified areas of weakness. 
 
LPN/LVN licensure by endorsement in the United States and its territories is possible because correct answersthe NCLEX-PN examination is used by the boa...
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Add to cartPreparation for the NCLEX-PN examination should include correct answersreviewing content summaries and focusing on identified areas of weakness. 
 
LPN/LVN licensure by endorsement in the United States and its territories is possible because correct answersthe NCLEX-PN examination is used by the boa...
Question...A 62 year old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home and fractured her hip at the proximal end of the femur. Which predisposing factor should the PN identify that most likely contributed to the fracture? correct answersAnswer... osteoporosis resulting from declining hormone le...
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Add to cartQuestion...A 62 year old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home and fractured her hip at the proximal end of the femur. Which predisposing factor should the PN identify that most likely contributed to the fracture? correct answersAnswer... osteoporosis resulting from declining hormone le...
serum electrolyte correct answersa blood test that measures the main electrolytes in the body: sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus 
 
sodium correct answers135-145 mEq/L 
 
potassium correct answers3.5-5.5 mEq/L 
 
calcium correct answers8.5-10.9 mg/L 
 
chloride correct answ...
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Add to cartserum electrolyte correct answersa blood test that measures the main electrolytes in the body: sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus 
 
sodium correct answers135-145 mEq/L 
 
potassium correct answers3.5-5.5 mEq/L 
 
calcium correct answers8.5-10.9 mg/L 
 
chloride correct answ...
The intravenous prescription is 1000 mL of 0.9% NaCl (normal saline) to run over 12 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtts/1 mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtts/minute? Fill in the blank and record the answer to the nearest whole number. correct answers21 
 
The nurse is encourag...
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Add to cartThe intravenous prescription is 1000 mL of 0.9% NaCl (normal saline) to run over 12 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtts/1 mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtts/minute? Fill in the blank and record the answer to the nearest whole number. correct answers21 
 
The nurse is encourag...
What determines patient competency? correct answersa person's ability to make responsible decisions; client must be alert, coherent, emancipated, or have parent or legal guardian. 
 
Under what conditions can a client be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric facility? correct answersClient is dec...
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Add to cartWhat determines patient competency? correct answersa person's ability to make responsible decisions; client must be alert, coherent, emancipated, or have parent or legal guardian. 
 
Under what conditions can a client be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric facility? correct answersClient is dec...
Assess the client physically correct answersWhen managing the care of a client, which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate to preform first? 
 
gather basic information from the client correct answersAccording to most nurse practice acts, if a charge nurse assigns a LPN to admit a ne...
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Add to cartAssess the client physically correct answersWhen managing the care of a client, which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate to preform first? 
 
gather basic information from the client correct answersAccording to most nurse practice acts, if a charge nurse assigns a LPN to admit a ne...
34.The nurse is aware that a confused elderly client is at risk for falls. Which of the following interventions would the nurse avoid using with this client? 
 
1>Orient the client to the call light system 
 
 2>Keep the hospital bed in low position. 
 
3>Keep the full bed rails up at all t...
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Add to cart34.The nurse is aware that a confused elderly client is at risk for falls. Which of the following interventions would the nurse avoid using with this client? 
 
1>Orient the client to the call light system 
 
 2>Keep the hospital bed in low position. 
 
3>Keep the full bed rails up at all t...
1. Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. 
A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises 
B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living 
C. Speech and language therapist: The tre...
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Add to cart1. Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. 
A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises 
B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living 
C. Speech and language therapist: The tre...
a nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end-of-life decisions. which information about advance directives is correct? 
 
a. informed consent should be verified 
b. a health care proxy can be designated 
c. specific dietary restrictions are identified 
d. legal counsel is needed to make decisio...
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Add to carta nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end-of-life decisions. which information about advance directives is correct? 
 
a. informed consent should be verified 
b. a health care proxy can be designated 
c. specific dietary restrictions are identified 
d. legal counsel is needed to make decisio...
The nurse manager of the unit comes to work obviously intoxicated. What is the staff nurse's ethical obligation? correct answers3 
Have the supervisor validate the observation 
 
The nurse reviews a medical record and is concerned that the client may develop hyperkalemia. Which disease increases th...
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Add to cartThe nurse manager of the unit comes to work obviously intoxicated. What is the staff nurse's ethical obligation? correct answers3 
Have the supervisor validate the observation 
 
The nurse reviews a medical record and is concerned that the client may develop hyperkalemia. Which disease increases th...
prescriber signature correct answersWhen reading a prescription, what should the practical nurse (PN) verify in addition to the "five rights" of medication administration? 
 
exhibiting disorientation correct answersThe practical nurse (PN) is assessing the orientation of an elderly client. The cl...
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Add to cartprescriber signature correct answersWhen reading a prescription, what should the practical nurse (PN) verify in addition to the "five rights" of medication administration? 
 
exhibiting disorientation correct answersThe practical nurse (PN) is assessing the orientation of an elderly client. The cl...
Positioning Techniques (F) correct answersRe-position at least 1-2 hours in bed. 
Every 20-30 mins in a chair. 
• Clients who have impaired nervous or musculoskeletal systems benefit from routine therapeutic positioning. 
- At least every 1 to 2 hr in bed. 
- Every 20 to 30 min if in a chair to p...
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Add to cartPositioning Techniques (F) correct answersRe-position at least 1-2 hours in bed. 
Every 20-30 mins in a chair. 
• Clients who have impaired nervous or musculoskeletal systems benefit from routine therapeutic positioning. 
- At least every 1 to 2 hr in bed. 
- Every 20 to 30 min if in a chair to p...
A client's spouse becomes distraught when thinking about his wife's terminal prognosis. Which action should the nurse implement to promote hope for the spouse? correct answersEncourage formation of achievable goals. 
 
The nurse is participating in a care plan session for a client with a terminal ...
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Add to cartA client's spouse becomes distraught when thinking about his wife's terminal prognosis. Which action should the nurse implement to promote hope for the spouse? correct answersEncourage formation of achievable goals. 
 
The nurse is participating in a care plan session for a client with a terminal ...
Which of the following is the most appropriate location for assessing the pulse of an infant who is less than 1 year old? 
 
1. Radial 
2. Carotid 
3. Brachial 
4. Popliteal correct answers3. Brachial 
 
Rationale: To assess a pulse in an infant (i.e., a child <1 year old), the pulse is checked ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is the most appropriate location for assessing the pulse of an infant who is less than 1 year old? 
 
1. Radial 
2. Carotid 
3. Brachial 
4. Popliteal correct answers3. Brachial 
 
Rationale: To assess a pulse in an infant (i.e., a child <1 year old), the pulse is checked ...
the nurse manger identifies that time spent charting is excessive. the nurse manger states that "staff will form a task force to investigate & develop potential solutions to the problem & then report on this at the next staff meeting." what is the nurse manger's leadership style? correct answerst...
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Add to cartthe nurse manger identifies that time spent charting is excessive. the nurse manger states that "staff will form a task force to investigate & develop potential solutions to the problem & then report on this at the next staff meeting." what is the nurse manger's leadership style? correct answerst...
Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of: correct answersSecondary prevention - targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. 
 
Which of the following foods is a complete protein? cor...
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Add to cartTeaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of: correct answersSecondary prevention - targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. 
 
Which of the following foods is a complete protein? cor...
The LPN/LVN is gathering information from the mother of a six year old girl who is at the clinic for a well-child visit. The nurse asks if the mother has any special concerns regarding her daughter. The mother states that her daughter has recently been complaining of an itchy scalp and would like to...
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Add to cartThe LPN/LVN is gathering information from the mother of a six year old girl who is at the clinic for a well-child visit. The nurse asks if the mother has any special concerns regarding her daughter. The mother states that her daughter has recently been complaining of an itchy scalp and would like to...
Acute Dystonia correct answersa neurological movement disorder syndrome in which sustained or repetitive muscle contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal fixed postures 
 
Confrontational method correct answersthe examiner compares the patient's visual fields with the exa...
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Add to cartAcute Dystonia correct answersa neurological movement disorder syndrome in which sustained or repetitive muscle contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal fixed postures 
 
Confrontational method correct answersthe examiner compares the patient's visual fields with the exa...
Client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement? correct answers"tel...
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Add to cartClient is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement? correct answers"tel...
Pharmacokinetics correct answers"Study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body. 
Elderly, Pt with Liver/Renal DX have difficulty excreting medications, develop drug toxicity." 
 
Pharmacodynamics correct answers"Study of how drugs are used by the body. 
EX: O...
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Add to cartPharmacokinetics correct answers"Study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body. 
Elderly, Pt with Liver/Renal DX have difficulty excreting medications, develop drug toxicity." 
 
Pharmacodynamics correct answers"Study of how drugs are used by the body. 
EX: O...
A nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The nurse understands that a potassium value at this level would be noted with which condition correct answersTraumatic burn 
 
 
 
 
Rationale: 
A serum potassium level that exceeds 5.1 mEq/L is indicative of...
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Add to cartA nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and notes a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The nurse understands that a potassium value at this level would be noted with which condition correct answersTraumatic burn 
 
 
 
 
Rationale: 
A serum potassium level that exceeds 5.1 mEq/L is indicative of...
What would be a side effect of Procardia ? correct answersswelling in the legs, but you should ask the patient when the swelling started to see if there is another underlying issue going on 
 
What would be a sign of circulatory impairment in the lower legs ? correct answersnumbness , cool to the to...
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Add to cartWhat would be a side effect of Procardia ? correct answersswelling in the legs, but you should ask the patient when the swelling started to see if there is another underlying issue going on 
 
What would be a sign of circulatory impairment in the lower legs ? correct answersnumbness , cool to the to...
A nurse is caring for a client with a lung disorder. Which nursing actions achieve the primary goal of nursing? Select all that apply. 
 
a.) Encouraging the client's healthy habits 
b.) Communicating with the client 
c.) Providing a non-individualized nursing care plan 
d.) Assisting the client in...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client with a lung disorder. Which nursing actions achieve the primary goal of nursing? Select all that apply. 
 
a.) Encouraging the client's healthy habits 
b.) Communicating with the client 
c.) Providing a non-individualized nursing care plan 
d.) Assisting the client in...
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