With patient's with hyperthyroidism, what type of diet should you expect
them to be ordered to have? - ANS ✓Continue with a high calorie diet.
When a patient experiences symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, what
medication can the PN expect to be ordered? - ANS ✓Ativan (Lorazepam)
What mobility interventions would the PN expect to see for a patient with a
recent hip surgery? - ANS ✓Abduction positioning
The pregnant patient is only comfortable laying flat on her back. What
interventions should the PN perform to prevent complications? - ANS
✓Place a pillow under her right hip.
The pregnant patient is taking prenatal vitamins, and reports changes in
her stool. What can the PN advise her is likely the cause of these changes? -
ANS ✓This is common, especially with taking a vitamin loaded with Iron (FE
Sulfate).
The patient with liver cirrhosis needs an assessment, what findings would
you be looking for in this assessment? Select all that apply. - ANS ✓Assess
the legs, feet, and look for jaundice. (Assessing the legs shows any signs of
oedema)
The baby just threw up their dose of Digoxin. What should the PN do next? -
ANS ✓Nothing, monitor, document, and wait for the next scheduled dose.
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What are normal haemoglobin levels? - ANS ✓For men - 13.5 to 17.5
For women - 12.0 to 15.5
When cleaning the enema, how should the PN hold the container? - ANS
✓Raise the enema container 6 inches.
Where can the apical pulse be heard at the best? - ANS ✓You need to go to the
5th intercostal space for adults, and the fourth intercostal space for a young child
or infant. If you place a stethoscope at the apex of your heart, you should be able
to listen for the lub dub sounds.
The patient's husband has been told his wife is dying. What do you suggest
he do next? - ANS ✓Suggest hospice care.
The patient refused to bathe for 3 days, what should the PN do to address
this issue? - ANS ✓Ask him why.
The patient with cataracts just had surgery on his right side. How would
you assist him with movement to promote safety? - ANS ✓Guide him on the
right side.
What type of cancer does a TN01n show? - ANS ✓Node
What questions should you ask a patient to determine if they are oriented?
- ANS ✓Ask the patient their name, location, reason for hospitalization, and the
season of the year.
How do you assess a fistula? - ANS ✓Listen for a bruit, feel for a thrill.
Video for shoulder extension - - ANS ✓Arm abduction, elbow flexion, and arm
supine.
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