NUR 227 Q&A Bundle

1. A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with spastic CP. Which would the nurse expect a child with spastic CP to demonstrate? Select all that apply. 1. Increased deep tendon reflexes. 2. Decreased muscle tone. 3. Scoliosis. 4. Contractures. 5. Scissoring. 6. Good control of posture. 7. Good fi...

Institutional review boards determine whether research studies involving human subjects will achieve what? a. Publication b. Increase the body of nursing knowledge c. Avoid causing harm to research subjects d. Funding ANS: C The institutional review board (also called the human subjects committee) ...

What is insensible fluid loss? Output from the skin and respiratory system that cannot be measured (particles in your breath, sweat) What is the most accurate measure of fluid balance over time and how do you do it? Daily weights!! It must be done at the same time every day and you can use a standi...

The nurse is creating safety brochures about the prevention of poisoning for different population groups. The nurse identifies which recommendations to include for parents and caregivers of infants? Select all that apply. Lock all medication cabinets. Place all houseplants out of reach. Avoid exposu...

The nurse in the pediatric unit is caring for a 10 year old boy admitted w/dehydration and diarrhea after eating chicken contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Which action taken by the nurse would be the most effective preventing the spread of infectious organisms? Washing hands before and after pr...

What is typing with blood products determining a persons blood type What is cross-matching with blood products determining compatibility between blood specimens - indirect coombs test Universal donor o- Universal recipient ab+ What type of blood can someone get if they have rh+ they can get rh+ ...

What are the 3 phases of perioperative care? pre-operative/pre-anesthesia Intraoperative Postoperative/post-anesthesia-PACU and beyond Which phase involves: Nursing and anesthesia provider assessment Planning of care Interventions to prepare for surgical procedure preoperative phase Which phase in...

Patients who could have problems with oxygenation 1. COPD 2. Emphysema 3. Pneumonia 4. Cystic fibrosis 5. Recovering from lung surgery 6. CHF 7. Pneumothorax 8. Head/neck cancer 9. Trauma 10. Pregnant woman 11. Multiple Sclerosis S&S of Oxygen problem 1. Restlessness & anxiety (early) 2....

Which action is part of the preparation for nasotracheal suctioning? A. Place the patient in a supine position. B. Preoxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen. C. Suction 100 mL of warm tap water to flush the suction catheter. D. Place water-soluble lubricant onto the open sterile catheter package. D....

A pediatric patient cannot swallow pills. The medication order is for an enteric-coated medication. How should the nurse proceed? Notify the health care provider. Crush tablet for administration. Ask the child to chew the tablet. Administer the medication as a liquid. Notify the health care provider...

A nurse receives the shift report when coming onto the antepartum floor. Which patient does the nurse anticipate will require a cesarean delivery? A patient who reports exhaustion A patient with complete placenta previa A patient with genital herpes who has not had an outbreak in 6 months A patient ...

In which ways can healthcare reform improve immunization rates? Select all that apply. Offer more vaccine choices Provide free or low-cost vaccinations Increase the number of clinics providing vaccinations Increase the availability of vaccines without need for health care provider referral Allow vac...

A patient with a suprapubic catheter is complaining of pain. What will the nurse do first to help this patient? A. Ensure that the patient is not lying on the drainage tubing. B. Instruct the patient to increase his or her oral fluid intake. C. Observe the rate of drainage in the urine collection ba...

The potential physiologic and psychologic effects of prolonged immobilization on a 9-year-old child who has experienced significant trauma in a motor vehicle crash include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Orthostatic intolerance B. Deep vein thrombosis C. Pressure ulcer formation D....