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(T/F) CNA certification requires 175 hours of classroom and clinical time True (T/F) There is no such thing as professional behavior False (T/F) Students must score at least 80% on five exams in the CNA course before taking the certification exam false (T/F) as students you will not have a Missouri Criminal background check False (T/F) the purpose of change of shift report is to provide continuity care true (T/F) in addition to change of shift report...

When a moisture is added to a heat or cold application It intensifies the effect of the application Cold affects the body by Causing vasoconstriction Heat affects the body by Increasing nourishment and oxygen to cells When you fill an ice bag put enough ice to make the bag Half full The temperature of a warm soak should be 105°F Hot and cold applications are usually not left in place longer than 20 minutes Cold therapy should not be used for patie...

What are the ABCDE's to identify skin cancer? A: Asymmetry of shape B: Border irregularity C: Color variation within one lesion D: Diameter > 6mm E: Evolving/changing features What are some psychosocial assessments for skin integrity? Body Image Body Language Social Isolation The nurse is assessing a patient's skin. Which lesion finding requires further nursing intervention? A- Symmetry B- Consistent color C- Diameter of 8mm D- Regular border Answer is C ...

When assessing a patient's nutritional-metabolic pattern related to hematologic health, what should the nurse do? Inspect the skin for petechiae. Ask the patient about joint pain. Assess for vitamin C deficiency. Determine if the patient can perform ADLs. A When assessing laboratory values on a patient admitted with septicemia, what should the nurse expect to find? Increased platelets Decreased red blood cells Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) Increased bands in the...

Mechanical ventilation is commonly indicated in all of the following conditions except a. pneumothorax. b. drug overdose. c. status asthmaticus. d. thoracic surgery. A During spontaneous breathing, air is drawn into the lungs by a. collapsing alveoli. b. low oxygen levels. c. negative pressure. d. positive pressure C For a patient on mechanical ventilation, total collapse of the alveoli can be prevented by a. low tidal volumes. b. PEEP. c. an inspiratory/expiratory (I/...

A new nurse is working with a preceptor on an inpatient medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the student that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care ANS: B All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse. However, ensuring client safety is the priority. Up to 98,000 deaths result each year from errors in hospital care, accordin...

A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions, excessive mucus, and ineffective cough as evidenced by adventitious breath sounds. What should the nurse include in the NCP as an appropriate NOC outcome and NIC intervention for this nursing diagnosis? 1. Aspiration Prevention (NOC) and Aspiration Procedures (NIC) 2. Respiratory Status: Gas Exchange (NOC) and Oxygen Therapy (NIC) 3. Respiratory Status: Ventilation (NOC) and Respiratory Monitor...

Which patients are at risk for fluid volume excess? A. 64 year old male with a diagnosis of kidney failure B. 46 year old male who is training for a marathon C. 35 year old male with diarrhea and vomiting for the past 2 days D. 83 year old female with a diagnosis of a stroke and has trouble talking A Which solution is considered a hypertonic IV solution? A. 0.9% sodium chloride B. Total parenteral nutrition C. 0.45% sodium chloride D. Lactated Ringers solution B What happ...

A client presents to the emergency department with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and is in moderate distress. In planning care, what is the priority nursing action for this client? a. Assessment of vital signs b. Completion of abdominal examination c. Insertion of the prescribed nasogastric tube d. Thorough investigation of precipitating events A The pernicious anemia that may accompany gastritis is due to which of the following? a. Chronic autoimmune destruction of cobalamin stor...

One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? A. Assess the oxygen saturation level B. Administer pain medication as ordered C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient D. Assess for bladder distention A Patient asks nurse what does this "thing" do and why do i have to use it. Nurse explains that using this thing (incentive spirometer) A. "The spirometer will help prevent bloo...