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[Show more]Acute care settings which nurses work ICU, oncology, Paediatrics, Perioperative nursing 
Nursing Process steps Assessment, Problem identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 
Therapeutic communication face to face, interpersonal interactions that occur during communication between nurses a...
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Add to cartAcute care settings which nurses work ICU, oncology, Paediatrics, Perioperative nursing 
Nursing Process steps Assessment, Problem identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 
Therapeutic communication face to face, interpersonal interactions that occur during communication between nurses a...
Which component of the chain of infection involves the infectious agent leaving the reservoir? A. Source B. Portal of Entry C. Portal of Exit D. Mode of transmission Portal of exit 
A patient with the respiratory infection influenza contracted the pathogen by which mode of transmission? A. Direct Co...
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Add to cartWhich component of the chain of infection involves the infectious agent leaving the reservoir? A. Source B. Portal of Entry C. Portal of Exit D. Mode of transmission Portal of exit 
A patient with the respiratory infection influenza contracted the pathogen by which mode of transmission? A. Direct Co...
1. A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on official government websites and inviting politicians to join social networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of mania are evident? 1. Increased muscle tension and anxiety 2. Vegetative signs and po...
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Add to cart1. A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on official government websites and inviting politicians to join social networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of mania are evident? 1. Increased muscle tension and anxiety 2. Vegetative signs and po...
O Health promotion leading to positive health behaviors may depend on what 3 things? (KTC) knowledge Techniques Community supports 
Match the following to the correct definition: (knowledge, techniques, community supports) 1. Environmental or regulatory measures available to support health-promoting...
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Add to cartO Health promotion leading to positive health behaviors may depend on what 3 things? (KTC) knowledge Techniques Community supports 
Match the following to the correct definition: (knowledge, techniques, community supports) 1. Environmental or regulatory measures available to support health-promoting...
Infant's understanding of illness -unaware of effects but senses parent distress 
Infant responses to hospitalization -sleep-wake cycles disrupted -feeding routines disrupted -displays excessive irritability -separation anxiety -starting about 9 months 
What helps relieve the separation anxiety for...
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Add to cartInfant's understanding of illness -unaware of effects but senses parent distress 
Infant responses to hospitalization -sleep-wake cycles disrupted -feeding routines disrupted -displays excessive irritability -separation anxiety -starting about 9 months 
What helps relieve the separation anxiety for...
By what age is gender identity usually established? 
a)By the age of 3 years old. b)At puberty. c)By adulthood. d)At birth. a)By the age of 3 years old. 
A client with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, who has been prescribed antipsychotic medication for several years, tells the nurse that he is experie...
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Add to cartBy what age is gender identity usually established? 
a)By the age of 3 years old. b)At puberty. c)By adulthood. d)At birth. a)By the age of 3 years old. 
A client with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, who has been prescribed antipsychotic medication for several years, tells the nurse that he is experie...
A nurse has learned about SBAR communication, and is observing how this model fits what she hears in a meeting on infection prevention. Match the SBAR step to the examples she jots down. 
- Situation - Background - Recommendation - Assessment 
- Nosocomial infections up 15% in Cardiac Recovery ward ...
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Add to cartA nurse has learned about SBAR communication, and is observing how this model fits what she hears in a meeting on infection prevention. Match the SBAR step to the examples she jots down. 
- Situation - Background - Recommendation - Assessment 
- Nosocomial infections up 15% in Cardiac Recovery ward ...
What is vulnerability? Susceptibility to actual or potential stressors that may lead to an adverse effect 
What does vulnerability result from? Results from the interaction of internal and external factors that cause a person to be susceptible to poor health 
What are vulnerable populations? Those g...
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Add to cartWhat is vulnerability? Susceptibility to actual or potential stressors that may lead to an adverse effect 
What does vulnerability result from? Results from the interaction of internal and external factors that cause a person to be susceptible to poor health 
What are vulnerable populations? Those g...
What are Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? 1. Novice 2. Advanced Beginner 3. Competent 4. Proficient 5. Expert 
What is the goal of the Scope and Standards of Practice? To improve the health and well-being of all individuals, communities, and populations through the significant and visible co...
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Add to cartWhat are Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? 1. Novice 2. Advanced Beginner 3. Competent 4. Proficient 5. Expert 
What is the goal of the Scope and Standards of Practice? To improve the health and well-being of all individuals, communities, and populations through the significant and visible co...
Reasons to not give a vaccine 1. Fever 2. Wheezing 3. Indication of allergy Egg allergy [specifically for varicella] 
Issues with staggering doses Development of mistrust/stress/fear for child with doctors because likelihood of injection at every appt 
Controversy over administering Tylenol and Motr...
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Add to cartReasons to not give a vaccine 1. Fever 2. Wheezing 3. Indication of allergy Egg allergy [specifically for varicella] 
Issues with staggering doses Development of mistrust/stress/fear for child with doctors because likelihood of injection at every appt 
Controversy over administering Tylenol and Motr...
You are caring for a patient who has diabetes complicated by kidney disease. You need to make a detailed assessment when administering medications because this patient may experience problems with.... Excretion 
A postoperative patient is receiving morphine sulfate via PCA. The nurse assesses that t...
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Add to cartYou are caring for a patient who has diabetes complicated by kidney disease. You need to make a detailed assessment when administering medications because this patient may experience problems with.... Excretion 
A postoperative patient is receiving morphine sulfate via PCA. The nurse assesses that t...
Concussion Amnesia is the hallmark symptom of 
Echinacea, garlic, ginger, st. John's-wort, ginseng, kava kava, feverfew Some herbs that should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before surgery are 
Droplet precautions Precautions that require a nurse to wear a regular mask, gown and gloves when enter...
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Add to cartConcussion Amnesia is the hallmark symptom of 
Echinacea, garlic, ginger, st. John's-wort, ginseng, kava kava, feverfew Some herbs that should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before surgery are 
Droplet precautions Precautions that require a nurse to wear a regular mask, gown and gloves when enter...
The nurse assesses the patient notes a bounding pulse quality, neck vein distention when supine, presence of crackles in the lungs and increasing peripheral edema. What condition Fluid excess Fluid deficit Electrolyte imbalance Serum protein increase Fluid excess 
A nurse is completing the intake re...
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Add to cartThe nurse assesses the patient notes a bounding pulse quality, neck vein distention when supine, presence of crackles in the lungs and increasing peripheral edema. What condition Fluid excess Fluid deficit Electrolyte imbalance Serum protein increase Fluid excess 
A nurse is completing the intake re...
What types of drugs are used to treat depression? SSRIs, MAOIs and TCAs 
What are the most commonly used SSRIs? -escitalopram (Lexapro & Cipralex) -fluoxetine (Prozac) -fluvoxamine (Luvox) -citalopram (Celexa) -sertraline (Zoloft) -duloxetine (Cymbalta) -paroxetin (Paxil) 
What are SSRIs used to tre...
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Add to cartWhat types of drugs are used to treat depression? SSRIs, MAOIs and TCAs 
What are the most commonly used SSRIs? -escitalopram (Lexapro & Cipralex) -fluoxetine (Prozac) -fluvoxamine (Luvox) -citalopram (Celexa) -sertraline (Zoloft) -duloxetine (Cymbalta) -paroxetin (Paxil) 
What are SSRIs used to tre...
How is a chief complaint recorded? Always in direct quotes, using the exact words of the patient 
What is a focused assessment? Usually involves 1-2 body systems, smaller than the comprehensive, but is more in depth on a specific issue. 
What is an emergency assessment? involves a life-threatening o...
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Add to cartHow is a chief complaint recorded? Always in direct quotes, using the exact words of the patient 
What is a focused assessment? Usually involves 1-2 body systems, smaller than the comprehensive, but is more in depth on a specific issue. 
What is an emergency assessment? involves a life-threatening o...
A patient receiving an anticholinergic drug to treat nausea and vomiting should be taught to expect which adverse effect? Dry mouth 
Which drug works by blocking serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting center, and chemoreceptor trigger zone? Ondansetron (Zofran) 
Which medication can be pr...
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Add to cartA patient receiving an anticholinergic drug to treat nausea and vomiting should be taught to expect which adverse effect? Dry mouth 
Which drug works by blocking serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting center, and chemoreceptor trigger zone? Ondansetron (Zofran) 
Which medication can be pr...
The nurse admits an older person suffering from chronic alcoholism. Based on which factors would the nurse assess for alteration in total body water (TBW)? Age, Overall health, Body weight, Gender 
An intravascular fluid sample is to be collected from a patient. Based on the location of this type of...
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Add to cartThe nurse admits an older person suffering from chronic alcoholism. Based on which factors would the nurse assess for alteration in total body water (TBW)? Age, Overall health, Body weight, Gender 
An intravascular fluid sample is to be collected from a patient. Based on the location of this type of...
Which individuals are most at risk for displaying aggressive behavior? Select all that apply. A. An adolescent embarrassed in front of friends. B. A young male who feels rejected by the social group. C. A young adult depressed after the death of a friend. D. A middle-aged adult who feels that concer...
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Add to cartWhich individuals are most at risk for displaying aggressive behavior? Select all that apply. A. An adolescent embarrassed in front of friends. B. A young male who feels rejected by the social group. C. A young adult depressed after the death of a friend. D. A middle-aged adult who feels that concer...
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with hypokalemia. which findings does the nurse expect when assessing the client? the ECG has a depressed ST segment and inverted T wave 
The nurse provides care for a client after a total abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse notes the client's vital sign...
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Add to cartThe nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with hypokalemia. which findings does the nurse expect when assessing the client? the ECG has a depressed ST segment and inverted T wave 
The nurse provides care for a client after a total abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse notes the client's vital sign...
The nurse is working to increase functional ability with a client. Which assistive technique should be included in the plan of care? trapeze bar 
The sensory organs in the inner ear provide this sense of position, orientation & movement? Proprioceptor or kinesthetic sense Labyrinthine sense Visual/o...
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Add to cartThe nurse is working to increase functional ability with a client. Which assistive technique should be included in the plan of care? trapeze bar 
The sensory organs in the inner ear provide this sense of position, orientation & movement? Proprioceptor or kinesthetic sense Labyrinthine sense Visual/o...
Which nursing diagnosis should be considered for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD? A. Anxiety B. risk for injury C. defensive coping D. impaired verbal communication B The child's marked hyperactivity puts him or her at risk for injury from falls, bumping into objects, imp...
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Add to cartWhich nursing diagnosis should be considered for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD? A. Anxiety B. risk for injury C. defensive coping D. impaired verbal communication B The child's marked hyperactivity puts him or her at risk for injury from falls, bumping into objects, imp...
Considering the many criteria for good mental health, the nursing student has been instructed to list four of these criteria. The student's list consists of the following: (1) an appropriate perception of reality, (2) the ability to accept oneself, (3) the ability to establish relationships, (4) a ...
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Add to cartConsidering the many criteria for good mental health, the nursing student has been instructed to list four of these criteria. The student's list consists of the following: (1) an appropriate perception of reality, (2) the ability to accept oneself, (3) the ability to establish relationships, (4) a ...
Anatomy of Urinary Tract kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra 
Act of Urination Bladder contraction + urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscle relaxation 
Process of Voiding 1. Stretching of the bladder signals the micturition centers in the spinal cord 2. Impulses from the micturition center in the...
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Add to cartAnatomy of Urinary Tract kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra 
Act of Urination Bladder contraction + urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscle relaxation 
Process of Voiding 1. Stretching of the bladder signals the micturition centers in the spinal cord 2. Impulses from the micturition center in the...
Who gets cancer? smokers ppl exposed to carcinogens 1 in 3 women men over 80 get prostate 
What are 3 things needed for cancer development? initiation promotion progression 
What is initiation? exposure to carcinogen can stop cancer growth in this stage 
What is promotion? continuous exposure to car...
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Add to cartWho gets cancer? smokers ppl exposed to carcinogens 1 in 3 women men over 80 get prostate 
What are 3 things needed for cancer development? initiation promotion progression 
What is initiation? exposure to carcinogen can stop cancer growth in this stage 
What is promotion? continuous exposure to car...
The nurse will be alert for which cognitive alterations when caring for a 40-year-old patient admitted to the emergency department with a high blood alcohol level? SATA: - Delirium - Slurred speech - Expressive aphasia - Ringing in the ears - Exogenous depression - Delirium - Slurred speech - Exogen...
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Add to cartThe nurse will be alert for which cognitive alterations when caring for a 40-year-old patient admitted to the emergency department with a high blood alcohol level? SATA: - Delirium - Slurred speech - Expressive aphasia - Ringing in the ears - Exogenous depression - Delirium - Slurred speech - Exogen...
A client reports that her mother-in-law is very intrusive. The nurse responds, I know how you feel. My mother-in-law is nosy, too. What is the nurse is demonstrating? countertransference. 
What is the possible outcome of the nurse's expressions of sympathy instead of empathy toward the client? decr...
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Add to cartA client reports that her mother-in-law is very intrusive. The nurse responds, I know how you feel. My mother-in-law is nosy, too. What is the nurse is demonstrating? countertransference. 
What is the possible outcome of the nurse's expressions of sympathy instead of empathy toward the client? decr...
Mental illness psychiatric disorders that have definable diagnoses 
Physiological needs food, water, oxygen, sleep, sex, and constant body temperature 
Safety needs includes security, protection, freedom from fear, anxiety, and chaos 
Belonging and love needs intimate relationships, love, and affect...
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Add to cartMental illness psychiatric disorders that have definable diagnoses 
Physiological needs food, water, oxygen, sleep, sex, and constant body temperature 
Safety needs includes security, protection, freedom from fear, anxiety, and chaos 
Belonging and love needs intimate relationships, love, and affect...
The nurse is caring for a patient following a motor vehicle crash. What kind of spinal cord injury (SCI) indicates the patient is at high risk for respiratory compromise? 
Sacral SCI 
Lumbar SCI 
Cervical SCI 
Thoracic SCI Cervical SCI 
The nurse understands that a patient with a cervical SCI is at ...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a patient following a motor vehicle crash. What kind of spinal cord injury (SCI) indicates the patient is at high risk for respiratory compromise? 
Sacral SCI 
Lumbar SCI 
Cervical SCI 
Thoracic SCI Cervical SCI 
The nurse understands that a patient with a cervical SCI is at ...
Epidemiologic Triangle bidirectional arrows because the impact can always move both ways 
Agent factor that causes disease (Ex. E. Coli) 
Host refers to the person to animals that harbor the disease-causing agent, may or may not develop the disease (Ex. Humans) 
Environment external conditions that ...
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Add to cartEpidemiologic Triangle bidirectional arrows because the impact can always move both ways 
Agent factor that causes disease (Ex. E. Coli) 
Host refers to the person to animals that harbor the disease-causing agent, may or may not develop the disease (Ex. Humans) 
Environment external conditions that ...
What is a hypotonic solution? having a lower osmolality than normal plasma 
What do hypotonic solutions do? IV fluid will move from intravascular space into cells 
What are IV fluid examples of hypotonic solution? -0.45% NS (1/2 NS) -0.225 NS (1/4 NS) -D5W 
D5W is an isotonic solution until when? un...
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Add to cartWhat is a hypotonic solution? having a lower osmolality than normal plasma 
What do hypotonic solutions do? IV fluid will move from intravascular space into cells 
What are IV fluid examples of hypotonic solution? -0.45% NS (1/2 NS) -0.225 NS (1/4 NS) -D5W 
D5W is an isotonic solution until when? un...
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