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1. A 30 year old business executive is taking simethicone for excessive flatus associated with diverticulitis. During a client teaching session, the nurse explains the mechanism of action of simethicone by saying: It causes mucus-coated gas bubbles to break into smaller ones 2. Which of the following types of antibiotics are more likely to cause superinfections? Broad-spectrum antibiotics 3. When the nurse is administering a PPI, which actions by the nurse are most correct? Give the PPI o...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. How does the nurse define a role? a. Positive standard of behavior b. Accepted behavior standard c. Sexually linked standard d. Unchangeable standard ANS: B 2. What is the status of any role based upon? a. Age b. Responsibility c. Society d. Health ANS: C 3. Which of the following accurately reflects a homogenous society? a. Members share a common cultural history b. Members are diverse in role expectation c. Members have conflicted role status d. Members may ...

Psychiatric Agents – Schizophrenia 1. Schizophrenia typically affects men between ages 15 and 24, and women after age 45. 2. Schizophrenia affects 1-2% of the population, making it a common disorder. 3. There is no one theory on what causes schizophrenia, but it is believed there is a strong genetic component. 4. What are three positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Hallucinations Delusions Disorganized thought Nonsensical speech Bizarre behaviors like clang associations, word salad, n...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When are stress-related physical, behavioral, and cognitive changes more likely to occur? a. When the stress has a sudden onset b. When stress is low level but constant c. When stress is varied and cumulative d. When stress is suppressed or denied ANS: C 2. How does the body respond physically to stress? a. Decreased heart rate b. Decreased production of digestive enzymes c. Decreased blood glucose levels d. Decreased blood pressure ANS: B 3. A woman is in the eme...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What does an advance directive indicate to the home health nurse? a. The degree of intervention desired for life support b. Who is to manage medical decisions in case of debilitating illness c. Who will manage finances in case of debilitating illness d. The mortuary to be used in the case of death ANS: A 2. The totally competent 76-year-old female with terminal cancer is fatigued and tearful about the ineffectiveness of her treatment. She tells the nurse that she wishe...

Course Details: The aim of this course is to enable learners to understand the background and nature of professional ethics. You will be presented with a short presentation followed by an assessment. If you achieve 80% or more you pass the course, and will receive a printable certificate to place in your CPD folder. If you do not pass, you will have the opportunity to review the content and take the assessment again when you feel confident. Aims: The aim of this course is to enable lear...

Chapter 10: Cognition and Perception Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What does perception refer to in the environment? a. Intellect b. Memory c. Judgment d. Interpretation ANS: D 2. What observation would cause the nurse to suspect cataracts in the older adult? a. Holds the newspaper a good distance away while attempting to read small print b. Seeks an area in a room that is free from glare in order to read the newspaper c. Holds a hand over one eye ...

The development of the menstrual cycle depends on the maturation of the hypothalamic– pituitary–ovarian (HPO) axis that occurs during puberty. A coordinated sequence of events is required for cyclic menses to occur, beginning with the hypothalamic secretion of gonadotropinreleasing hormone (GnRH). In response to GnRH, the pituitary secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), and the ovaries secrete estrogen, progesterone, activin, and inhibins.1 The endometr...

Week 5 through 10 Notes Women’s Health NSG6430 Presumptive (subjective signs)- Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased urinary frequency, excessive fatigue, breast tenderness, quickening at 18 to 20 weeks Probable (objective signs)- Goodell sign (softening of cervix), Chadwick sign (cervix is blue/purple), Hegar’s sign (softening of lower uterine segment), Uterine enlargement, Braxton Hicks contractions (may be palpated by 28 weeks), Uterine souffle (soft blowing sound due to blood pul...

Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases affecting how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it is an important energy source for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It is also your brain's main source of fuel. The underlying cause of diabetes varies by type. But, no matter what kind of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood. Too much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems. Chronic diabetes...