3 Antiinflammatories Correct Answer Histamine- ARRIVES
FIRST Causes dilation of arterioles and redness (think allergic
reactions)
Kinins- cause pain (think child learning to talk- is "kinin with
pain")
Prostaglandins- vasodilation and fever @ site
4 Classifications of medications used to treat the symptoms
associated with the common cold, allergic rhinitis, or sinusitis
Correct Answer -Antihistamines
-Nasal and systemic decongestants
-Antitussives
-Expectorants
5.47 x 2.32 =
Report to nearest tenth Correct Answer 12.7
5.91 - 5.2 = Correct Answer 0.71
6 rights of medication administration Correct Answer right
patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right
documentation
A 17-year-old juvenile offender who has sustained an ulnar
fracture while fighting misbehaves with the nurse who is
,dressing his wound. Which indication explains the behavior of
the adolescent according to the different theories of
development?
-Developmental crisis
-Immature moral development
-Immature cognitive development
-Immature psychosexual development Correct Answer
Immature moral development
A diabetic patient has been changed from oral antidiabetic drugs
to insulin. Which information would help the patient ensure
correct self-administration of insulin? Select all that apply.
-Insulin is given as a subcutaneous injection.
-The insulin is absorbed more quickly when injected in the
abdomen.
-The site of injection should be changed monthly.
-Once a site is chosen for injection, the same site should be used
for further injections.
-The recommended sites of injection include the upper arm,
thigh, abdomen, and buttocks. Correct Answer -Insulin is given
as a subcutaneous injection.
-The insulin is absorbed more quickly when injected in the
abdomen.
-The recommended sites of injection include the upper arm,
thigh, abdomen, and buttocks.
A mother comments that her toddler eats little at mealtimes,
only sits briefly at the table, and wants snacks all the time.
Which strategy would the nurse recommend?
-Provide nutritious snacks.
-Offer rewards for eating at mealtimes.
,-Avoid snacks so she is hungry at mealtime.
-Explain to her firmly why eating at mealtime is important
Correct Answer Provide nutritious snacks.
A nurse conducts health awareness training programs at a
community center. Which type of care is the nurse promoting?
-Indirect care
-Tertiary prevention
-Primary prevention
-Secondary prevention Correct Answer Primary prevention
A nurse is assessing a group of patients in a health screening
program. A patient has an abscess under the right arm. The
nurse suspects the possibility of a systemic infection. Which
signs and symptoms may indicate a systemic infection? Select
all that apply.
-Increased appetite
-Fatigue and malaise
-Enlarged lymph nodes
-Increased blood pressure
-Elevated body temperature Correct Answer -Fatigue and
malaise
-Enlarged lymph nodes
-Elevated body temperature
A nurse is explaining to a patient about the side effects of a
prescribed drug. Which statements related to side effects are
applicable? Select all that apply.
-Predictable
-Often unavoidable
-Occur after prolonged intake
, -Occur at usual therapeutic dose
-Caused by defective drug excretion Correct Answer -
Predictable
-Often unavoidable
-Occur at usual therapeutic dose
A nurse who has recently graduated has been assigned to be a
primary nurse on a geriatric unit. After completing a review of
development and aging, the nurse recalls that changes for the
older adult include:
-A transition from young adulthood.
-The ability of the older adult to achieve sexual arousal.
-A time when cognitive performance begins to peak.
-Adjusting to decreasing health and physical strength. Correct
Answer Adjusting to decreasing health and physical strength.
A patient admitted to an acute care floor has rubor of an area of
injury on the left lower extremity. The nurse understands that
this redness is caused by
-vasodilation.
-extravasation.
-neutrophils.
-exudate. Correct Answer vasodilation.
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has a
nursing diagnosis of chronic low self-esteem (ICNP). Which
cognitive intervention by the nurse would be the most
appropriate
-Promote active socialization with other patients
-Role play to increase assertiveness skills
-Focus on identifying strengths and accomplishments
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