Mat 16 hour part 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1./ Dehydration can be a dangerous side-effect of diarrhea. a. TRUE b. FALSE - answer-TRUE 2./ Bowel function is usually the same for each person. a. TRUE b. FALSE - answer-FALSE 3./ When assisting with catheter care, always clean from the opening downwards away from the body. a. TRUE b. FALSE - answer-TRUE 4./ Unexplained confusion can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection. a. TRUE b. FALSE - answer-TRUE 5./ Only water counts toward a client's needed daily intake...

  1. What can be delegated to Assistive person- nel (AP)? 2. A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing ...

Week 1 1. A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "It's a minor inconvenience, which you should ignore." i. This is a nontherapeutic response that disregards the client’s concern and offers unwarranted reassurance. b. "In most cases it only lasts until the 12th week, but it will continue if you have...

TEST A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L c) BUN 12 mg/dL d) Sodium 132 mEq/L - D. Sodium 132 mEq/L Rationale: The nurse should identify that a sodium level of 132 mEq/L is not within the expected reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L. This finding indicates hyponatremia, which can lead to lit...

1. The efficiency of the refrigerant cycle is affected by the operation of the condenser. of the following, a more efficient centrifugal compressor operation results from Answer: Lowering the condensing pressure 2. The heat removed from the refrigerant in a condenser is Answer: Sensible and Latent Heat 3. The refrigerant unit that you have been assigned to is being taken out of service for a major repair. You have been assigned to withdraw refrigerant for storage in suitable containers. Accord...

HLTH 216 VATI RN 2ND COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW  Management of Care – (5)  Case Management – (1)  Cardiovascular Disorders: Tetralogy of Fallot (RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 20) • Defects that decreases pulmonary blood flow have an obstruction of pulmonary blood flow and an anatomic defect (ASD or VSD) between the right and left sides of the heart. In these defects, there is a right to left shift allowing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. Hypercyanotic spells...

HLTH 216 VATI RN 2ND COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW  Management of Care – (5)  Case Management – (1)  Cardiovascular Disorders: Tetralogy of Fallot (RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 20) • Defects that decreases pulmonary blood flow have an obstruction of pulmonary blood flow and an anatomic defect (ASD or VSD) between the right and left sides of the heart. In these defects, there is a right to left shift allowing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. Hypercyanotic spells...

Acute Care Exam 2|116 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse prepares to conduct a general survey on an adult patient. Which assessment is performed first while the nurse initiates the nurse-patient relationship? 1) Appearance and behavior 2) Measurement of vital signs 3) Observing specific body systems 4) Conducting a detailed health history - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Appearance and behavior Correct The nurse is teaching a young mother to palpate her 8-year-old child to quickly evaluate...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? A. Painless red vaginal bleeding Rationale: Placenta previa is a condition of pregnancy when the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, partly or completely obstructing the cervical os (outlet to the vagina). Bright red, painless vaginal bleeding occurs in the second and third trimester. B. Increasing abdominal pain with...

Chapter 03: Workplace Issues and Staff Safety Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What one factor describes the high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among surgical technologists and perioperative nurses? a. Pulling a large, heavy piece of equipment rather than pushing it b. The cumulative effect of repeated patient handling events c. The growing high obesity rate and heavier patients and care providers d. The cumulative effect of pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy instrumen...