A nurse is using the PIE format to write a progress note for a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include as the intervention? A.“Encouraged the client to increase fluid and fiber intake.”. B.“Assessed the client’s bowel sounds and abdominal distension.”. C.“Administered bisacodyl suppository as prescribed.”. D.“Evaluated the client’s […]
A nurse is preparing an educational session about The Joint Commission (TJC). Which of the following information should the nurse include?A.TJC provides licensure for health care providers. B.TJC provides accreditation to facilities. C.TJC is a for-profit organization. D.TJC is an organization that monitors insurance claims. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is
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An infant weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces has morphine 0.5 mg IV q 2 hours prn ordered for post op pain. The recommended dosage for a child is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose q2-4 hours prn. Prove mathematically the ordered dose by the physician (mg/kg/dose) and is it safe to give. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To
Which of the following physiological responses is caused by the release of antidiuretic hormone? A.Decrease in the concentration of calcium in the glomerulus B.Increase in water reabsorption in the collecting duct C.Increase in the concentration of calcium in the glomerulus D.Decrease in water reabsorption in the collecting duct The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The
The nurse is caring for a newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia. Which of the following interventions must be the FIRST priority?A.Place the child in low flow oxygen. B.Place the infant in an isolette or radiant warmer. C.Obtain a stat chest X-ray. D.Elevate the head of the bed 30 to 35 degrees. The Correct Answer
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What is the main reason blood flow is slowest in the capillaries? A.Capillaries have to fight the pull of gravity. B.Capillaries have a great cross-sectional area. C.Capillary blood has a higher viscosity than venous blood. D.Capillaries have a higher osmotic pressure. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: B. Capillaries have
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A nurse is caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following is the priority intervention by the nurse? A.Check potassium levels. B.Begin bicarbonate continuous IV infusion. C.Initiate a continuous IV insulin infusion. D.Administer 0.9% sodium chloride. The correct answer and Explanation is : In the management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), the
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for chlorpromazine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? A.Decreased blood pressure B.Decreased hallucinations C.Decreased cholesterol D.Decreased esophageal reflux The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Decreased hallucinations. Explanation:
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Which of the following pathways best represents the expected flow of blood from the human heart to an organ? A.Blood pumped from the heart first enters arterioles that then merge to form arteries that deliver blood to the organ. B.Blood pumped from the heart first enters arteries that then narrow to form veins that deliver
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has asthma about the administration of montelukast. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I will give this medication to my child every 2 hours if he is wheezing.” B.“It takes 2 months of scheduled use