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The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as what? Gavage Emesis Lavage Stomach pumping - CORRECT ANSWER -Lavage Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of a poison, overdose of medication, or other toxic substance. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube You are providing care to a patient who has recently begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom she lives and who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of foods she should i...

A client presents at the ED complaining of a raspy voice, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Lab tests indicate an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. After the client is admitted to the telemetry unit, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A) Assess for presence of non-pitting edema. B) Administer the prescribed dose of levothyroxine. C) Offer additional blankets and a warm drink. D) Note client's most recent hemoglobin levels. - CORRECT ANSWER -B) Administe...

A client tells the nurse, "Brad Pitt is in love with me and often sends me flowers." Which type of delusion does the nurse document for the client based on this statement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Erotomanic Which intervention would the nurse perform while caring for a client with a psychiatric illness who is reluctant to be with friends and expresses a fear of rejection? - CORRECT ANSWER -Offer to remain with the client during activities While caring for a client with a psychotic disorde...

How many medications does it typically take to be considered "polypharmacy?" A -Three B -Ten C -Twenty-four D -Five or more - CORRECT ANSWER-D -Five or more The ANP knows that it is her responsibility to report certain things to the proper authorities. Which of the following is NOT required to be reported? A - gunshot wound B - suspected child abuse C - drug abuse D - stab wounds - CORRECT ANSWER-C - drug abuse Drug abuse is not required by law to be reported. Gunshot wounds, st...

The ambulatory care nurses function under 3 major roles - CORRECT ANSWER￾Organizational Professional Clinical Organizational roles include - CORRECT ANSWER-Policies and procedures Professional roles include - CORRECT ANSWER-Evidence-based practice Clinical roles include - CORRECT ANSWER-Assessment and critical thinking Social workers - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide PSYCHOSOCIAL assessments, ongoing counseling & tx Serve as a consultant to the team Dietician - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutritional scree...

The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief complaint is chest pain. What is a priority action for the nurse to take? A. Complete full head to toe B. Administer ASA C. Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG) D. Call 911 - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Perform an Electrocardiogram Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to remind the client of when performing an Electrocardiogram? A. Take a deep breath during the test B. Hold you breath during the test C. Try not to...

ADVANCED WOMEN'S HEALTH FINAL EXAM TEST BANK A woman arrives at the clinic seeking confirmation that she is pregnant. The following information is obtained: She is 24 years old with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5. She admits to having used cocaine "several times" during the past year and occasionally drinks alcohol. Her blood pressure is 108/70 mm Hg. The family history is positive for diabetes mellitus and cancer. Her sister recently gave birth to an infant with a neural tube de...

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. - CORRECT ANSWER -4 An Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.65 suggests moderate arterial vascular disease in a client ...

The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client with an application of a halo device. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if which statement is made? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. "I will use a straw for drinking." 2. "I will drive only during the daytime." 3. "I will use caution because the device alters balance." 4. "I will wash the skin daily under the lamb's-wool liner of the vest." The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor who...

ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY VTNE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Neonatal animal are less tolerant of some drugs than older animals because in neonates the drugs are: - Biotransformed more rapidly - absorbed more slowly through the GI tract - not biotransformed - biotransformed more slowly - CORRECT ANSWER -biotransformed more slowly Descrese function of what organ would have the greatest effect on biotransfrmation of the drugs - CORRECT ANSWER -liver The generic name for a drug is also called th...