A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for propranolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A.Withhold the medication if the systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mm Hg. B.Request a dosage increase if the apical heart rate is less than 60/min. C.Inform […]
Target cells for releasing hormones are in the: A.Anterior pituitary gland. B.Hypothalamus. C.Thyroid gland. D.Posterior pituitary gland. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Anterior pituitary gland. Explanation: The anterior pituitary gland (also known as the adenohypophysis) is a major target for releasing hormones secreted by the hypothalamus. These releasing
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A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $28.40. They wish to leave a 10% tip. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity? A.$4.00 B.$6.00 C.$2.50 D.$3.00 The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. $3.00. Calculation: To calculate a 10% tip on a bill of $28.40, you
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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid? A.Solids have a definite shape and volume while liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape. B.Solids have no definite shape or volume while liquids have a definite volume and take the shape of their container. C.Solids and liquids have the same physical properties.
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The nurse is examining a client for tactile fremitus. The nurse recognizes that when examining for tactile fremitus it is important to: A.Have the client breathe quickly B.Palpate the chest symmetrically C.Ask the client to cough D.Use the bell of the stethoscope The correct answer and Explanation is : Correct Answer: B. Palpate the chest
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The nurse administers risedronate to a client with osteoporosis at 0700. The client asks for a glass of milk to drink with the medication.What action should the nurse take?A Instruct the client that it is necessary to take nothing but water with the medication.B Withhold the medication until the client’s breakfast tray is available on
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A child weighing 22 pounds is trapped in a house fire and sustains a burn injury. The total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burns is found to be 40%. The Parkland formula for fluid resuscitation is used to calculate the amount of fluid the child requires. The nurse determines that the child will receive
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A nurse is assessing a client who is taking haloperidol and is experiencing pseudoparkinsonism. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a manifestation of pseudoparkinsonism? A.Nonreactive pupils. B.Serpentine limb movement. C.Smacking lips. D.Shuffling gait. The correct answer and Explanation is : Correct Answer: D. Shuffling gait Explanation: Pseudoparkinsonism is a drug-induced syndrome
When monitoring a client’s abdominal incision, the practical nurse (PN) observes a large amount of sanguineous drainage on the dressing. Which client data collection should the PN complete first? A.Temperature. B.Pain scale. C.Bowel sounds. D.Blood pressure. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Blood pressure. When a large amount of
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A nurse is preparing to assess a client for a pulse deficit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? A.Request assistance from a second nurse. B.Count the client’s apical pulse. C.Check the client’s pulse rate for 1 min. D.Calculate the difference between the client’s peripheral pulse and the client’s apical
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