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LVN exit retake questions and answers correctly solved 2023/2024A nurse is observing assistive personnel check the tympanic temperature. Which indication that the AP understands how to perform the procedure. - The AP pulls the pinna up and back. - The AP inserts the probe with a straight, forward motion. - The AP points the probe posteriorly. - The AP positioned the client facing her. - correct answer The AP pulls the pinna up and back. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client ...

A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who re taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings indicating lithium toxicity? --------CORRECT ANSWER--------A client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L a sodium level of 128 mEq/L should alert the nurse that the pt is at risk for lithium toxicity bc renal excretion of lithium is decreased in the presence of a low Na level A nurse is admitting a female client who ...

ECT Defined correct answers §Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the induction of a grand mal (generalized) seizure through the application of electrical current to the brain. §ECT has long had a negative reputation. §One of the most controversial treatments for psychological disorders §Despite its controversial image, ECT has been used continuously for more than 50 years. §With ECT, seizure is induced by administering a dose of electrical current through electrodes placed eithe...

1. Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly prescribed for which of the following? a. Bipolar disorder, manic b. Paranoid schizophrenia c. Major depression d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder correct answers ANS: C 2. Which of the following best describes the average number of ECT treatments given and the timing of administration? a. One treatment per month for 6 to 12 months b. One treatment every other day, three times a week for a total of 6 to 12 treatments c. One treatment thr...

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING- Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice 9TH EDITION By Mary C. Townsend TEST BANK ISBN- 978-0803660540 Latest Verified Review 2024 Practice Questions and Answers for Exam Preparation, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ Test Bank - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Mary Townsend (9th Edition) 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Chapter 01. The Concept of Stress Adaptation 2 Chapter 02. Mental Health/Mental ...

2023 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE EXAM 180 QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS 2019 ( UPDATED) A+GRADE 1. A nurse is assessing a client who hasreceived an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension 2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telli...

Final Exam: NUR 2488/ NUR2488 Mental Health Review (2023/2024)| Questions and Verified Answers- Rasmussen 1. Which client diagnosis should the nurse associate with a decrease in GABA? ~ Answer: Panic disorder 2. A client is diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. Which medication is prescribed for anxiety? ~ Answer: Diazepam 3. The nurse is observing the movements of a client receiving chlorpromazine. The client continually paces and rocks back and forth when sitting. The n...

1. A nurse administers pure oxygen to a client during and after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which statement describes the rationale for this procedure? 1. To prevent increased intracranial pressure resulting from anoxia 2. To prevent hypotension, bradycardia, and bradypnea due to electrical stimulation 3. To prevent anoxia due to medication-induced paralysis of respiratory muscles 4. To prevent blocked airway resulting from seizure activity correct answers 3. This is correct. The n...

TEST BANK PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING DAVID'S ADVANTAGE FOR TOWNSEND 11TH EDITION Latest Verified Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers for Exam Preparation, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ Test Bank - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing David’s Advantage For Townsend (11th Edition) 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Chapter 01. The Concept of Stress Adaptation 2 Chapter 02. Mental Health/Mental Illness: Historical and Theoretical ...