CARRINGTON'S UTILITY STUDY GUIDE

A nurse in the ED is performing triage for a group of clients following a MVC. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider assess first? -A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia -A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle -A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement -A client who has abrasions to the face and is requesting medication for severe pain

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has major depression disorder ( MDD). Which of the following finding should the nurse expect? 1. Significant change in weight 2. Hyperexcitability 3.Exaggerated response of pleasure to stimuli 4. Attention-seeking behavior

A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission? A. A client who has schizophrenia with delusions of grandeur B. A client who has manifestations of depression and attempted suicide a year ago C. A client who has borderline personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man with a metal rod D. A client who has bipolar disorder and paces quickly around the room...

The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and who has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is: a. Excited about her pregnancy but nervous about the...

An 18-year-old basketball player fell and twisted his ankle during a game. Which type of analgesic is he likely to be given? a. A synthetic opioid, such as meperidine hydrochloride b. An opium alkaloid, such as morphine sulphate c. An opioid antagonist, such as naloxone hydrochloride (Suboxone®) d. A non-opioid analgesic, such as tramadol

In which step of the nursing process does the nurse determine the outcome of medication administration? a. Planning b. Assessment c. Evaluation d. Implementation

1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as A. pharmacotherapeutics B. pharmacodynamics C. pharmacokinetics D. pharmacy E. posology

During the implementation phase of the nursing process for medication administration, which procedure is considered essential? a. Monitor the patient's response to the drug therapy b. Following the five rights of medication administration c. Establishing measurable and realistic outcomes d. Use NANDA nursing dagnoses to plan care delivery

A patient needs discharge instructions on how to administer heparin. After the nurse demonstrates injection techniques, the patient states, "I need a nurse, I can't do this." Which would be an INAPPROPRIATE response? A) "I can see that you're not trying." B) "Let's talk about how you're feeling." C) "I'll demonstrate as many times as needed." D) "Learning to give an injection may be frightening."

To establish a good interview relationship with an adolescent, which strategy is most appropriate? 1. Asking personal questions unrelated to the situation 2. Writing down everything the teen says 3. Asking open-ended questions 4. Discussing the nurse's own thoughts and feelings about the situation