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2 forces that drive water movement Correct Answers
hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure
4 mechanisms associated with capillary permeability Correct
Answers osmosis
diffusion
facilitated diffusion
active transport
a 22 yr-old mad is admitted to the ER with a stab wound to the
abdomen. The pt's vital signs are BP 82/56, pulse 132 beats/min,
resp 28 breaths/min, temp 97.9 F. Which fluid, if ordered by the
HCP, should the nurse question? Correct Answers D5W
a 50 yr-old woman with hypertension has a serum potassium
level that has acutely risen to 6.2. Which type of order, if written
by the HCP, should the nurse question? Correct Answers
spironolactone daily
A client diagnosed with PTSD states, "Why did my doctor
prescribe an antidepressant rather than an antianxiety drug for
me?" Which of the following are the most appropriate nursing
responses? (Select 3 that apply.) Correct Answers
"Antidepressants are now considered first-line treatment choice
for PTSD."
"There have been no controlled studies on the effect of
antianxiety drugs on PTSD."
,"Because of their addictive properties, antianxiety drugs are less
desirable."
A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety
disorder (GAD). Which of the following symptoms should a
campus nurse expect this client to exhibit? Correct Answers .
Fatigue
Insomnia
Irritability
a dehydrated pt is receiving hypertonic solution. Which
assessment must be done to avoid adverse risks associated with
these solutions? Correct Answers -lung sounds
- BP
- serum sodium level
A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life
has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia. Which of the
following commonly used behavioral therapies for phobias
should the nurse explain to the client? Correct Answers
Imploding (flooding)
Systematic desensitization
a patient has a serum potassium level of 6.2. Which order, if
written by the provider, would be questioned by the nurse?
Correct Answers calcium gluconate IV push
A patient who has been hospitalized for 2 days has been
receiving normal saline IV at 100 ml/hr, has a nasogastric tube
to low suction, and is NPO. Which assessment finding by the
nurse is the priority to report to the health care provider?
,Correct Answers b. Gradually decreasing level of consciousness
(LOC)
a pt admitted to the ER has a stab wound to the abdomen. THe
pt vitals are BP 82/56, pulse 132 beats/min, resp 26 breaths/min,
temp 97.9. Which fluid if ordered by HCP, would the nurse
question? Correct Answers 0.45% saline
a pt was admitted for a panacentesis to remove ascites fluid. 5
liters of fluids was removed. Which IV solution may be used to
pull fluid into the intravascular space after the paracentesis?
Correct Answers 25% albumin solution
about once a week, without warning, Stanley's heart begins to
pound, he becomes short of breath, and sometimes he
experiences chest pain. The doctor has ruled out physical
problems. Correct Answers panic disorder
acid base imbalances Correct Answers -frequently developed
in pt with a number of clinical conditions
- always co nsider with serious illness
Active Transport Correct Answers process in which molecules
move against the concentration gradient
acute stress disorder Correct Answers similar to PTSD in terms
of traumatic events and symptoms
- symptoms are limited: up to 1 month following the trauma; if
symptoms last longer than 1 month= PTSD
, adjustment disorder nursing diagnosis Correct Answers
complicated grieving
risk-prone health behavior
anxiety
adjustment disorders Correct Answers characterized by a
maladaptive reaction to an identifiable stressor or stressors that
result in the development of clinically significant emotional or
behavioral symptoms
- symptoms occur within 3 months of the stressor and last no
longer than 6 months
-Exception=the related to bereavement subtype
After reporting a sexual assault, a female soldier is diagnosed
with a personality disorder. Which of the following
consequences may result? Correct Answers Stigma of a
psychiatric diagnosis
Service discharge
Loss of service-related disability compensation
Loss of health-care benefits
agoraphobia Correct Answers fear of being in places or
situations from which escape might be difficult or in which help
might not be available in the event of panic-like symptoms or
other incapacitating symptoms
An attractive female client presents with high anxiety levels
because of her belief that her facial features are large and
grotesque. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is suspected.
Which of the following additional symptoms would support this
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