When the nurse checks the patient for orthodontic hypotension, what did the nurse have the patient do? A.Physical exertion B.Eat C.Stand up D.D. Lie down The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Stand up. Orthostatic (or postural) hypotension refers to a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person stands […]
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The attributes of a professional nurse are: A.Willing to learn from clients B.Motivated to provide the best of her abilities C.Aware of how beliefs and values influence others D.Accepts responsibility for one’s actions e) Advocate for all clients E.All of the above The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is E. All
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In a phase diagram, which of the following is the term used for a substance held at a temperature and pressure where the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of a substance exist simultaneously? A.Triple point. B.Critical temperature. C.Critical point. D.Absolute zero. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Triple point.
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A nurse is collecting neurologic data on a client who has a neurological injury and notes changes suggestive of Cushing’s Triad. The nurse understands that Cushing’s Triad is a nervous system response that might prevent which of the following conditions? A.Tachycardia B.Agonal breathing C.Chest pain D.Brainstem ischemia The correct answer and Explanation is : The
A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit is managing the care of four clients. The nurse should schedule an interdisciplinary conference for which of the following clients? A.A client who has Type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump B.A client who is at risk for pressure ulcers and has an albumin level of 4.2
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The “gray matter of the brain is largely made up of which of the following? A.Neuron cell bodies B.Meninges C.Neuron cell axons D.Corpus callosum The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Neuron cell bodies. Explanation: The brain’s gray matter is primarily composed of neuron cell bodies, dendrites, unmyelinated axons, glial
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A nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment on a client who has a fractured left femur. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene immediately? A.Left leg is warm to the touch. B.Left pedal pulse strength is 2. C.The client reports pain in the foot of the left leg. D.Capillary refill in the
A nurse is caring for a client who has gestational diabetes and reports feeling shaky, sweaty, and having blurred vision. The client’s blood glucose level is 48 mg/dL. Which of the following foods should the nurse give to the client? (Select all that apply). A.1 tbsp honey B.5 hard candies C.240 mL regular soda D.120
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Which measure should a nurse include in the care plan for a client who has mitt restraints to prevent pulling out tubes? A.Removing the mitts when the client is asleep. B.Performing range of motion exercises every two hours. C.Tying the restraints securely around the wrists and to the bed. D.Placing the restraints loosely to allow
A client with Parkinson’s disease who is taking carbidopa/levodopa reports that urine appears to be darker in color. Which action should the nurse take? A.Encourage an increase in oral intake. B.Measure the client’s urinary output. C.Explain that color change is normal. D.Obtain a specimen for a urine culture. The correct answer and Explanation is :