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HESI PN EXIT EXAM TEST BANK a male client admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the PN that he drank water last night. What intervention will the PN implement first? - Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken A client receives ondansetron prior to chemotherapy treatment.How should the PN evaluate this medication? - Monitor the client for nausea or vomiting following the treatment During morning rounds a client is admitted with OCD is in the...of the same ...

CMN 140 Exam1, CMN 140 Exam 2, CMN 140 Final 194 Questions with Verified Answers "Hardware" vs "Software" of the brain - CORRECT ANSWER *Hardware:* -Biological organ of communication -Computation is processed in gray matter -> e.g. how info is processed in the brain -Info is transmitted via white matter *Software:* -The brain gives rise to the mind -Some programs are innate (e.g. capacity for language) -Some are learned (e.g. English language) *There is a deep physical conn...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL TEST BANK 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis on colon cancer which of the following should the nurse expect? a. Steatorrhea b. Elevated hemoglobin c. Hematochezia d. Weight gain 2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder? a. An ulcer at the tip of a toe b. Hair loss distal to the client’s calves c. Leg pain at rest d. Edema of the an...

peers correct answers individuals who are about the same age or maturity level peer group functions correct answers - Adolescents have strong needs to be liked and accepted - Provide information about world outside the family - Influence of peers on adolescents' development differ What are peer interactions influenced by? (acronym) correct answers - Type of peers - Adult presence - Situation or location - Culture T.A.S.C What are peer context influenced by? What happens when adu...

A 76 year-old depressed patient is started on an SSRI. When should another antidepressant be tried if there is no response? - A 76 year-old depressed patient is started on an SSRI. When should another antidepressant be tried if there is no response? Parkinson's disease Diseases associated with the central nervous system are associated with high rates of depression. These include stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. Other illnesses associated with high rates of depre...

ANCC Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which of the following side effects of antipsychotic medicati ons has an insidious, delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication? a. Dry mouth b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Sedation d. Weight gain In evaluating a 4-year-old, one would expect which of the following delays in Asperger's Disorder? a. Language development b. Cognitive developm...

HESI PN EXIT EXAM V3 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. An adult client experiences a gasoline tank fire when riding a motorcycle and is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with full thickness burns to all surfaces of both lower extremities. What percentage of body surface area should the nurse document in the electronic medical record (EMR)? • 9 % • 18 % • 36 % • 45 % 2. A client with hyperthyroidism is receiving propranolol (Inderal). Which finding indicates that t...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

HESI Gerontology Test-Bank (4 Exams) Questions and Answers GERO EXAM 1 1. Which is a common age-related physical change that may affect digestion and food intake? DECREASED MOTILITY IN THE ESOPHAGUS 2. Which of the following is true about nutrition for older adults? TRANSPORTATION CAN BE A CRITICAL FACTOR IN NUTRITIONAL INSUFFICIENCY IN OLDER ADULTS 3. Which of the following is a true statement about dental health in older adults? DENTURES SHOULD BE CLEANED ONCE A DAY BY BRUSHING AND SOAK...

BSNC 1000 FINAL STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS How does perfusion affect dementia? - Answer-Due to blood flow, vessel compliance and increased risk of rupture and blockage of blood to the brain How does mobility affect dementia? - Answer-Decreased perfusion to specific parts of the brain controlling motor function leads to decreased mobility and increased risk of falls (more immobility). Immobility as consequences such as high blood pressure How does gas exchange affect cognition? -...