A nurse is preparing to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has an infected abdominal wound. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing this dressing change? A.Remove the tape by pulling from the center of the dressing B.Wear sterile gloves to remove the dressing C.Clean the wound from […]
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has increased intracranial pressure and is informed by the charge nurse that the client demonstrates decorticate posturing. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe? A.Extension of the extremities B.External rotation of the lower extremities C.Pronation of the hands D.Plantar flexion of the
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a newborn whose mother has poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus and observes the newborn is grunting with mild sternal retractions. The PN should recognize the newborn is exhibiting signs of which condition? A.Hypothyroidism. B.Patent ductus arteriosus. C.Hyperinsulinemia. D.Ventral septal defect. The correct answer and Explanation is :
The nurse is auscultating the lungs of an adult client. The nurse hears low-pitched, soft breath sounds over the posterior lower lobes and inspiration that is longer than expiration. The nurse recognizes that these breath sounds are: A.Bronchovesicular breath sounds and normal in that location. B.Normally auscultated over the trachea. C.Vesicular breath sounds and normal
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Which of the following is the function of a totipotent cell? A.Fights infectious diseases. B.Aids in the maturation of sex cells. C.Carries electrical impulses. D.Develops into any kind of cell. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Develops into any kind of cell. Explanation: A totipotent cell has the unique
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective? A.Potassium 4.6 mEq/L. B.Calcium 8 mg/dL. C.Magnesium.1 mEq/L. D.Sodium 150 mEq/L. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct
A client is scheduled for a thoracentesis that will be done at the bedside. What should the practical nurse (PN) prepare before the healthcare provider arrives on the unit to perform the procedure? A.Place the client in an orthopneic position B.Keep the client NPO and encourage to void. C.Gather the procedure tray and equipment. D.Cleanse
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A nurse is preparing to administer fentanyl 0.5 mcg/kg via IV bolus to a client who weighs 187 lb. Available is fentanyl 50 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The correct answer and
A nurse is performing a cardiac assessment. Identify where the nurse should place the stethoscope to auscultate the client’s apical pulse. (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.) A.right upper sternal border B.left upper sternal border C.left lower sternal border D.5th
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A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine. Which of the following food recommendations should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.) A.Broccoli B.Yogurt C.Pepperoni pizza D.Cream cheese E.Bologna sandwich The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct food recommendations for a client taking phenelzine (a