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1. The nurse is participating in a <time-out.= In which activities will the nurse be involved? (Select all that apply.) a. Verify the correct site. b. Verify the correct patient. c. Verify the correct procedure. d. Perform <time-out= after surgery. e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site. ANS: A, B, C A time-out is performed just before starting the procedure for final verification of the correct patient, procedure, site, and any implants. The marking and time-out most ...

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemic shock. The nurse palpates thready brachial pulses but is unable to auscultate a blood pressure. What is the best nursing action? A. Assess the blood pressure palpation B. Estimate the systolic pressure as 60 mm Hg. C. Obtain an electronic blood pressure monitor. D. Record the blood pressure as "not assessable." correct answers A. Assess the blood pressure palpation The nurse has just completed an infusion of a 1000 mL bolus...

1. A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is least likely to exacerbate asthma? A. Carteolol (Ocupress). B. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal). C. Pindolol (Visken). Incorrect D. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). Correct The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardiosel...

Exam 2: NUR2502 / NUR 2502 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care III / MDC 3 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: A nurse is teaching a 78-year-old client about the importance of the pneumonia vaccination. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I 've already had pneumonia, so I only need one vaccination." b. "I only need pneumonia vaccination upon admission to a nursing home." c. "I ...

RN Pharmacology Online Practice Test (FULL EXAM) 2023 With Revised Correct Answers. 1.) A client is receiving a second dose of IV cefazolin postoperatively. The nurse notes urticarial, dyspnea, anxiety, and hypotension. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate administering? Oral diphenhydramine Parenteral diazepam Parenteral epinephrine Oral hydroxyzine 2.) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is diagnosed with migraine headaches. The client is prescribed ergotamine...

In assessing a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus, the nurse notes that the client's respirations have changed from 16 breaths/min with a normal depth to 32 breaths/min and deep, and the client become lethargic. Which assessment data should the nurse obtain next? A. Temperature B. Breath sounds C. Blood glucose D. White blood cell count: C. Blood glucose 31. A nurse receives report on a client who is four hours post-total abdominal hysterectomy. The previous nurse reports that it...

2024 ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS 2. The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with an incision. Which actions will the nurse take to decrease wound infections? (Select all that apply.) a. Maintain normoglycemia. b. Use a straight razor to remove hair. c. Provide bath and linen change daily. d. Perform first dressing change 2 days postoperatively. e. Perform hand hygiene before and after contact with the patient. f. Administer antibiotics within ...

TEST BANK FOR LEADING AND MANAGING IN NURSING 8TH EDITION BY YODER WISE | COMPLETE SET ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS FOR EVERY CHAPTER WITH CORRECT 100% VERIFIED EXPERT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | A GRADE GUARANTEE PASS Chapter 01: Leading, Managing, and Following Yoder-Wise: Leading and Managing in Nursing, 8th Edition ANS: B Complexity theory suggests that systems interact and adapt and that decision making occurs throughout the systems, as opposed to being held in a hierarchy. In comple...

Exam 1: NSG3100/ NSG 3100 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamental I| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade Galen QUESTION "a client will walk to end of hallway without assistance by friday" is an example of what Answer: short-term goal QUESTION client will ambulate 20 yard without assistance in 8 weeks is an example of a Answer: long term goal QUESTION nurse instructs the client on turning, coughing, and deep breathing q2h. hat is the rela...

ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 | Verified 100% ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. The nurse is participating in a <time-out.= In which activities will the nurse be involved? (Select all that apply.) a. Verify the correct site. b. Verify the correct patient. c. Verify the correct procedure. d. Perform <time-out= after surgery. e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site. ANS: A, B, C A time-out is performed just before starting the procedure for fi...