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Adenoma: a. inflammation of a gland b. tumor of a gland c. gland that secretes hormone within the body d. incision of a gland - answer tumor of a gland Biopsy: a. removal of tissue b. study of life c. study of cells d. removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope - answer removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope Erythrocyte a. sun burn b. red skin c. a red blood cell d. a white blood cell e. a thrombocyte - answer a red blood cell Inflammation o...

A nurse is planning a primary prevention strategy for reducing obesity in a community. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER Educate the children about nutrition and exercise at a daycare center. A community health nurse is developing health promotion activities for a community. Which of the following is the highest priority of action? - CORRECT ANSWER Participation in community assessments to identify community health problems, A home health nurse is sch...

Seizure precautions - ANSWER Ensure client has IV access for seizure medication administration. Postoperative lab values - ANSWER Report Hgb level of 8 g/dL to provider as an indicator of postoperative hemorrhage or anemia. ESWL procedure - ANSWER Expect stone fragments in the urine after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Airborne precautions - ANSWER Initiate airborne precautions for a client with anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats, and productive cough, as these are manifestat...

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy for an elevated bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANWER D. Use a photometer to monitor the lamp's energy The nurse should monitor the lamp's energy throughout the therapy to ensure the newborn is receiving the appropriate amount to be effective. A nurse is assessing a client at 34 weeks gestation who has a mild placental abruption. Which of the following findings should the nurse e...

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "My boss accused me of stealing yesterday. I was so angry I went to the gym and worked out." The nurse should recognize the client is demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms? - ANSWERS Sublimation Rationale: The client is exhibiting behaviors consistent with sublimation, which is displayed when a client substitutes socially unacceptable behavior for acceptable behavior. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety ...

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse - ANSWERS b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatm...

A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - ANSWERS A (Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day.) A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that infl...

Diaphragm - ANSWER Spermicide must be applied with each act of sexual intercourse and should remain in place 6 hrs after. Empty bladder prior to coitus Transdermal contraceptive patch - ANSWER Patch applied to dry skin overlying subQ tissue, excluding breast Depo-Provera - ANSWER IM injection given every 11-13 weeks (start should be during first 5 days of clients menstrual cycle) Essure - ANSWER Insertion of agent resulting in development of scar tissue in Fallopian tubes. Not reversible ...

Niacin - ANSWER Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics psychiatric symptoms Thiamine (Vitamin B1) - ANSWER Deficiency associated with chronic alcohol abuse Birth to age 2 - ANSWER Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age range Managed Care Organization (MCO) - ANSWER System where the insurer is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day - ANSWER 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; and...

Can the epidermis grow back? - CORRECT ANSWEWER Yes 5 things encompassed in the dermis - CORRECT ANSWEWER blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat, sebaceous, and lymph glands, What part of the skin is involved during a superficial thickness injury? - CORRECT ANSWEWER Epidermis 2 types of burns that can cause a superficial thickness burn - CORRECT ANSWEWER Sunburn and flash burn How quickly does a superficial thickness burn heal? - CORRECT ANSWEWER 3-6 days What is desquamation and with wha...