NUR 138 TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

whats is alcohol abuse? correct answer: -primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. -characterized by inability to control the primary addictive behavior (drinking), fixation with continued use regardless of conse...

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing leukocytosis. When providing care to this client, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. Place the patient in reverse isolation precautions. B. Assess for bleeding and bruising. C. Instruct the client on the use of an electric razo...

NUR 138 Ch 20 & 21 Exam #3 Review #2 Questions With Complete Solutions

The nurse is providing care to a child who has suffered abuse. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply. A. Follow protocols for mandatory reporting. B. Ask the child to repeat what really happened again. C. Remind the child that he did nothing wrong. D. Ask the child what he...

different types of seizures correct answer: epilepsy, focal (partial), generalized, febrile seizure nursing interventions correct answer: -maintain patent airway. muscle rigidity may compromise airway. -jaw-thrust maneuver if airway is obstructed -suction at bedside -admin O2 via mask -mon...

Trade Name/Generic Name: Demerol (meperidine)* correct answer: Classifications: Opioid Uses/Actions: For the treatment of severe pain requiring an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Contraindications: Meperidine is contraindicated for use in patients with signif...

The nurse instructs a client with Parkinson disease (PD) about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective? A. "I will take the medication with my meals." B. "This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications." C. "This medicati...

Any drug that binds to a receptor and causes a response has ___ properties. correct answer: agonist Mrs. M. had a breast reduction surgery yesterday and is complaining of pain around her incisions. Mrs. M. is experiencing ___ pain. correct answer: acute Mrs. G. is experiencing pain and itchi...

A nurse is assessing a client who reports acute pain. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings? correct answer: Increased heart rate A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril. Which of the following outcomes indicates therapeutic effect of the medication? correct...

Compliance correct answer: Implementation or fulfillment of a prescriber's or caregiver's prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan by a patient. Medication Error correct answer: Any preventable adverse drug event involving inappropriate medication use by a patient or health care pro...

Dysphagia: Odynophagia Esophageal Varices correct answer: Difficulty swallowing Pain with swallowing Abnormal enlarged veins in the throat Dysplasia correct answer: abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs - loss of dna control anaplasia correct answer: loss of differ...

stable angina -predictable amount of activity or stress is a common symptom -usually occurs when the work of the heart is increased by physical exertion, exposure to cold, or stress. -relieved by stress and nitrates prinzmetal (variant) angina -atypical that occurs unpredictably (unrelat...

Which phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient? correct answer: Assessment The nurse monitors fulfillment of goals, and may revise them, during which phase of the nursing process? correct answer: Evaluation ...

Physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse mid-wives, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (group of health care providers) correct answer: Practice medicine -Assess client/patients, -Diagnose medical conditions, physical/mental -Pres...