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[Show more]A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client. Physical Exam 1200: Influenza with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for 3 days. Client is tachycardic, hypotensive, and tachypneic, with weak pulses, dry mucous membranes, poor turgor, and oliguria. Plan: Admit for IV fluids Vital signs 1200: ...
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CDSS (clinical decision support systems) - Computer systems designed to impact clinical decision making about individual patients at the moment those decisions are made o Contain reference information, order sets, reminders, alerts, condition specific or patient specific information o can provide a ...
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Add to cartCDSS (clinical decision support systems) - Computer systems designed to impact clinical decision making about individual patients at the moment those decisions are made o Contain reference information, order sets, reminders, alerts, condition specific or patient specific information o can provide a ...
What are the three reasons people drink? Curiosity, escape, euphoria 
At what rate does the liver metabolize alcohol? 3/4 of an ounce per hour 
Alcohol is a ____Drug sedative 
The only difference between ether and alcohol is that ether contains no ______ water 
What is the first function of the brai...
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Add to cartWhat are the three reasons people drink? Curiosity, escape, euphoria 
At what rate does the liver metabolize alcohol? 3/4 of an ounce per hour 
Alcohol is a ____Drug sedative 
The only difference between ether and alcohol is that ether contains no ______ water 
What is the first function of the brai...
Affective disorders (4) Major depression Suicide Bipolar disorder Anxiety 
Triggers: Affective disorders (6) environmental event (ex. flood, earthquake, 9-11) traumatic event (ex. rape, loss of job, retirement, war) anniversary of a traumatic event eustress (good stress (ex. getting married)) substa...
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Add to cartAffective disorders (4) Major depression Suicide Bipolar disorder Anxiety 
Triggers: Affective disorders (6) environmental event (ex. flood, earthquake, 9-11) traumatic event (ex. rape, loss of job, retirement, war) anniversary of a traumatic event eustress (good stress (ex. getting married)) substa...
Osteomyelitis infection of the bone that occurs because of extension of soft tissue infection, direct bone contamination, blood borne spread from another site of infection. Causative organisms: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (other: proteus and pseudomonas spp, E. coli) 
Assessment of p...
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Add to cartOsteomyelitis infection of the bone that occurs because of extension of soft tissue infection, direct bone contamination, blood borne spread from another site of infection. Causative organisms: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (other: proteus and pseudomonas spp, E. coli) 
Assessment of p...
health A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being 
functional ability the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social abilities to carry out the normal activities of life 
Disability the negative aspects to a person's health condition and or social or physical limitation 
impair...
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Add to carthealth A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being 
functional ability the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social abilities to carry out the normal activities of life 
Disability the negative aspects to a person's health condition and or social or physical limitation 
impair...
Sources of Law Legislated and common law Supremacy of Parliament Canada Health Act Natural laws Federal statutes 
Public Law Sources of Law Individual vs. society Constitution, human rights, criminal Breaches- fines, imprisonment 
Private Law Sources of Law Dispute between individuals Wills, contrac...
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Add to cartSources of Law Legislated and common law Supremacy of Parliament Canada Health Act Natural laws Federal statutes 
Public Law Sources of Law Individual vs. society Constitution, human rights, criminal Breaches- fines, imprisonment 
Private Law Sources of Law Dispute between individuals Wills, contrac...
RPNAO The role of this organization is to advocate for RPNs, to enhance the professional competencies of said nurses, to promote the benefits and insurance available with management, and to promote a closer working relationship with other HCP and associated organizations. 
CNO this is the governing ...
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Add to cartRPNAO The role of this organization is to advocate for RPNs, to enhance the professional competencies of said nurses, to promote the benefits and insurance available with management, and to promote a closer working relationship with other HCP and associated organizations. 
CNO this is the governing ...
What is Psychosocial Integrity? The ability of patients, families, and groups to meet the emotional, behavioral and social demands of life. 
What are the essential elements of Mental Health? 1. The ability to tolerate uncertainty (such as death). 2. Knowing what is real (fact from fiction). 3. Being...
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Add to cartWhat is Psychosocial Integrity? The ability of patients, families, and groups to meet the emotional, behavioral and social demands of life. 
What are the essential elements of Mental Health? 1. The ability to tolerate uncertainty (such as death). 2. Knowing what is real (fact from fiction). 3. Being...
primary hypertension no clear cause and is thought to be linked to genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity 
secondary hypertension high blood pressure thats caused by another medical condition. Can be caused by conditions that affects your kidneys, arteries, heart or endocrine system 
sign...
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Add to cartprimary hypertension no clear cause and is thought to be linked to genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity 
secondary hypertension high blood pressure thats caused by another medical condition. Can be caused by conditions that affects your kidneys, arteries, heart or endocrine system 
sign...
Sinus Bradycardia Treatments Atropine 0.5mg rapid IV bolus until a max of 3mg given Transcutaneous pacing, epi, or dopamine given in emergencies 
Sinus Tachycardia Treatments Vagal maneuvers Synchronized cardioversion Adenosine -- emergencies Beta-Blockers Calcium-Channel Blockers Catheter Ablation ...
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Add to cartSinus Bradycardia Treatments Atropine 0.5mg rapid IV bolus until a max of 3mg given Transcutaneous pacing, epi, or dopamine given in emergencies 
Sinus Tachycardia Treatments Vagal maneuvers Synchronized cardioversion Adenosine -- emergencies Beta-Blockers Calcium-Channel Blockers Catheter Ablation ...
client is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first? 
 
A- Restrain the client's arms and legs. 
B- Place a tongue blade in the client's mouth. 
C- Elevate the head of the bed. 
D- Take measures to prevent injury. Take measures to prevent injury. 
 
Explanation: 
 
Protecting t...
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Add to cartclient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first? 
 
A- Restrain the client's arms and legs. 
B- Place a tongue blade in the client's mouth. 
C- Elevate the head of the bed. 
D- Take measures to prevent injury. Take measures to prevent injury. 
 
Explanation: 
 
Protecting t...
LBP common cause lumbosacral strain, unstable lumbosacral ligaments, intervertebral disc problems 
cauda equina syndrome compression of lower spinal cord (risk of paralysis in legs); immediate decompression needed (bowel/bladder dysfunction, unilateral numbness/paresthesia) 
nursing interventions LB...
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Add to cartLBP common cause lumbosacral strain, unstable lumbosacral ligaments, intervertebral disc problems 
cauda equina syndrome compression of lower spinal cord (risk of paralysis in legs); immediate decompression needed (bowel/bladder dysfunction, unilateral numbness/paresthesia) 
nursing interventions LB...
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The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact what nursing organization? 
a. American Nurses Association (ANA) b. National League for Nursing (NLN) c. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) d. National Council of Stat...
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Add to cartThe advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact what nursing organization? 
a. American Nurses Association (ANA) b. National League for Nursing (NLN) c. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) d. National Council of Stat...
A client arrives in active labor and exhibits toxemia with irregular fetal heart tones. The client is an immigrant and is uninsured. Which act would prevent the client from being transferred to another facility? 
a. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Law b. Health Insurance Portability...
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Add to cartA client arrives in active labor and exhibits toxemia with irregular fetal heart tones. The client is an immigrant and is uninsured. Which act would prevent the client from being transferred to another facility? 
a. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Law b. Health Insurance Portability...
primary prevention those preventive measures that prevent the onset of illness or injury before the disease process begins (ex: immunizations and regular exercise) 
secondary prevention preventive measure that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease, illness, or injury to prevent m...
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Add to cartprimary prevention those preventive measures that prevent the onset of illness or injury before the disease process begins (ex: immunizations and regular exercise) 
secondary prevention preventive measure that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease, illness, or injury to prevent m...
Which leadership style works best when the members of the group have the same level of education as the leader and the leader performs the same tasks as the group members? 
A. Laissez-faire B. Democratic C. Participative D. Authoritarian 
**C-10** A 
(Laissez-faire) 
Which leadership style works bes...
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Add to cartWhich leadership style works best when the members of the group have the same level of education as the leader and the leader performs the same tasks as the group members? 
A. Laissez-faire B. Democratic C. Participative D. Authoritarian 
**C-10** A 
(Laissez-faire) 
Which leadership style works bes...
The nurse delegates vital signs and daily weights of assigned clients to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on duty. Which is the reason for the nurse to assess each client throughout the shift? 
A) The UAP cannot report to the next shift. B) The UAP is not trustworthy. C) The nurse maintains ...
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Add to cartThe nurse delegates vital signs and daily weights of assigned clients to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on duty. Which is the reason for the nurse to assess each client throughout the shift? 
A) The UAP cannot report to the next shift. B) The UAP is not trustworthy. C) The nurse maintains ...
What type of epidemiological disease is heart disease? Chronic 
What are the independent/modifiable risk factors? Smoking, blood pressure, weight, diet 
Understand the difference between primary/essential and secondary hypertension? Primary/essential hypertension - 90-95% of men, hereditary 
Seconda...
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Add to cartWhat type of epidemiological disease is heart disease? Chronic 
What are the independent/modifiable risk factors? Smoking, blood pressure, weight, diet 
Understand the difference between primary/essential and secondary hypertension? Primary/essential hypertension - 90-95% of men, hereditary 
Seconda...
Identify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full autonomy of practice. a. Economic exploitation of nurses b. Maintaining the education system for nurses as it is now c. Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses d. Restricting the latitude of decisions made b...
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Add to cartIdentify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full autonomy of practice. a. Economic exploitation of nurses b. Maintaining the education system for nurses as it is now c. Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses d. Restricting the latitude of decisions made b...
Which form of ethics is a bottom-up approach to ethics that starts with what society is already doing ethically and develops ethical principles based on the observed actions of people rather than starting with ethical principles and applying them to society? 
A. Metaethics B. Normative ethics C. App...
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Add to cartWhich form of ethics is a bottom-up approach to ethics that starts with what society is already doing ethically and develops ethical principles based on the observed actions of people rather than starting with ethical principles and applying them to society? 
A. Metaethics B. Normative ethics C. App...
What is the purpose of nursing credentials? to communicate the competency of the nurse 
What is the purpose of accreditation with higher education? it identifies the quality educational program 
What is accreditation? review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs 
What is a maj...
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Add to cartWhat is the purpose of nursing credentials? to communicate the competency of the nurse 
What is the purpose of accreditation with higher education? it identifies the quality educational program 
What is accreditation? review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs 
What is a maj...
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