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A patient has been vomiting for 2 days and has not been able to eat or drink anything during this ...
A patient has been vomiting for 2 days and has not been able to eat or drink anything during this ...
A patient has been vomiting for 2 days and has not been able to eat or drink anything during this time. She has not urinated for 12 hours. Physical examination reveals the following:
 
  T = 99.6F (37.6C) orally; P = 110 beats/mi
KarineShine   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse has provided education to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis on minocycline (Minocin). ...
The nurse has provided education to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis on minocycline (Minocin). ...
The nurse has provided education to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis on minocycline (Minocin). Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the drug's adverse effects?
 
  a. It's not uncommon to experienc
Wvbabie33   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
A new staff nurse is unable to pass the suction catheter through the naris of a client. While ...
A new staff nurse is unable to pass the suction catheter through the naris of a client. While ...
A new staff nurse is unable to pass the suction catheter through the naris of a client. While evaluating the procedure, the charge nurse recognizes that further instruction is necessary if the new staff nurse:
 
  A. Inserts a na
azt3cqu33n   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing ...
A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing ...
A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing constipation?
 
  a. Adequate hydration consists of four full glasses of water every day.
  b. Laxatives should be given o
billybob96   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
A patient with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse why anticholinergics are used in the treatment. ...
A patient with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse why anticholinergics are used in the treatment. ...
A patient with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse why anticholinergics are used in the treatment. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
 
  a. These drugs help you urinate.
  b. These drugs will decrease your ey
Mica121   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
The patient shares with the provider that he is taking his Prozac at night before going to bed. What ...
The patient shares with the provider that he is taking his Prozac at night before going to bed. What ...
The patient shares with the provider that he is taking his Prozac at night before going to bed. What is the best response?
 
  1. This is a good idea because this class of medications generally makes people sleepy.
  2.
chasehern   7   1 Reply
virimoreno
6 years ago
When caring for a client who has received a mydriatic medication, the nurse should:
When caring for a client who has received a mydriatic medication, the nurse should:
When caring for a client who has received a mydriatic medication, the nurse should:
 
  a. Instruct the client not to drive until the medication wears off.
  b. Assess the client for glaucoma and cataracts.
  c. Instruct the clie
rriueiei   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
When assessing a client newly diagnosed with diabetes, the nurse should:
When assessing a client newly diagnosed with diabetes, the nurse should:
When assessing a client newly diagnosed with diabetes, the nurse should:
 
  a. ascertain what the client knows about diabetes.
  b. assess the client's feet.
  c. instruct the client that she will need to lose weight.
  d.
azt3cqu33n   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse has medicated a three-day postoperative client with oxycodone. After documenting the ...
The nurse has medicated a three-day postoperative client with oxycodone. After documenting the ...
The nurse has medicated a three-day postoperative client with oxycodone. After documenting the medication administration, the nurse should plan to:
 
  a. reassess the client in 2 hours c. reassess the client in 10 minutes
  b. reasse
marti318   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
The initial CMS Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) program identified problems with ...
The initial CMS Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) program identified problems with ...
The initial CMS Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) program identified problems with _____________________________ ___.
 A) workforce shortages due to the low number of health information consultants
  B) widespread lack of compliance with HIPA
rachelkimq   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
What factors influence the assignment of a case into a specific CMG?
What factors influence the assignment of a case into a specific CMG?
What factors influence the assignment of a case into a specific CMG?
Greenspotsock   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
Identify three trends affecting the need for services in ICF/IID facilities.
Identify three trends affecting the need for services in ICF/IID facilities.
Identify three trends affecting the need for services in ICF/IID facilities.
Jnortontruvisio   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
DTaP
DTaP
DTaP
 
  What will be an ideal response?
starrlite81   7   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following has been done improperly?
Which of the following has been done improperly?
Which of the following has been done improperly?
 
  a. The UAP re-delegates vital signs to the student nurse.
  b. The RN delegates assistance with bathing to the student nurse.
  c. The RN delegates monitori
danielarincon26   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
An older adult patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The initial free T4 level is 0.5 mg/dL, and ...
An older adult patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The initial free T4 level is 0.5 mg/dL, and ...
An older adult patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The initial free T4 level is 0.5 mg/dL, and the TSH level is 8 microunits/mL. The prescriber orders levothyroxine (Levothroid) 100 mcg/day PO. What will the nurse do?
 
  a
dancingalpaca   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which statement is correct regarding the treatment of corticosteroid excess with aminoglutethimide? ...
Which statement is correct regarding the treatment of corticosteroid excess with aminoglutethimide? ...
Which statement is correct regarding the treatment of corticosteroid excess with aminoglutethimide?
 
  a. The agent selectively lowers the production of glucocorticoids.
  b. Aminoglutethimide permanently blocks the sy
Jack123457   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse is planning to care for a patient diagnosed with possible tuberculosis (TB). Assessment of ...
The nurse is planning to care for a patient diagnosed with possible tuberculosis (TB). Assessment of ...
The nurse is planning to care for a patient diagnosed with possible tuberculosis (TB). Assessment of possible TB may be based on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. A positive AFB smear or culture
 
Derricajones   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
The patient has a history of terminal cancer but is being admitted for treatment of a pressure ...
The patient has a history of terminal cancer but is being admitted for treatment of a pressure ...
The patient has a history of terminal cancer but is being admitted for treatment of a pressure ulcer. The patient's wife has been caring for him at home and refuses to discuss admission to a nursing home.
 
  The wife looks extre
Mpappan54   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
In hyperthyroid states, what organ system other than CV must be evaluated to establish potential ...
In hyperthyroid states, what organ system other than CV must be evaluated to establish potential ...
In hyperthyroid states, what organ system other than CV must be evaluated to establish potential adverse issues?
 
  1. The liver
  2. The nails and skin
  3. The eye
  4. The ear
marygoenner   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
The GFRs for a 91-year-old woman who weighs 93 pounds and is 5'1 with a serum creatinine of 1.1, ...
The GFRs for a 91-year-old woman who weighs 93 pounds and is 5'1 with a serum creatinine of 1.1, ...
The GFRs for a 91-year-old woman who weighs 93 pounds and is 5'1 with a serum creatinine of 1.1, and for a 202-pound, 25-year-old male who is 5'9 with the same serum creatinine according to the Cockcroft Gault formula are:
 
  1.
tperry2377   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which is a letter sent by an adversary in a court case that explains the need to preserve electronic ...
Which is a letter sent by an adversary in a court case that explains the need to preserve electronic ...
Which is a letter sent by an adversary in a court case that explains the need to preserve electronic evidence?
 A) legal hold
  B) notice of preservation
  C) subpoena duces tecum
  D) temporary court order
ksultz   8   2 Replies
6 years ago
What are the seven measures in the Hospice Item Set?
What are the seven measures in the Hospice Item Set?
What are the seven measures in the Hospice Item Set?
Random   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
A patient can choose to change (transfer) hospices. (True or false?)
A patient can choose to change (transfer) hospices. (True or false?)
A patient can choose to change (transfer) hospices.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false
jennjenn563   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
What determines the decision to discharge a patient from inpatient rehabilitation?
What determines the decision to discharge a patient from inpatient rehabilitation?
What determines the decision to discharge a patient from inpatient rehabilitation?
mdlc0516   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Mental health facilities were not included in the original American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of ...
Mental health facilities were not included in the original American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of ...
Mental health facilities were not included in the original American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false
jennjenn563   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
What are pass-through payments?
What are pass-through payments?
What are pass-through payments?
sophie0209   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is a hospitalist, and what is the advantage to the patient when a hospital has one?
What is a hospitalist, and what is the advantage to the patient when a hospital has one?
What is a hospitalist, and what is the advantage to the patient when a hospital has one?
mdlc0516   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
The urgency classification of a surgery that is medically necessary, but can be delayed at least 24 ...
The urgency classification of a surgery that is medically necessary, but can be delayed at least 24 ...
The urgency classification of a surgery that is medically necessary, but can be delayed at least 24 hours is:
 
  A) emergency.
  B) elective.
  C) optional.
  D) required.
Pooh bear   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Baker cyst, popliteal space, bilateral:
Baker cyst, popliteal space, bilateral:
Baker cyst, popliteal space, bilateral:
 
  A) M71.21.
  B) M71.20.
  C) M71.22.
  D) M71.21, M71.22.
crownlessking   8   2 Replies
6 years ago
Dominance refers to the side of the body an individual favors, such as being right- handed.
Dominance refers to the side of the body an individual favors, such as being right- handed.
Dominance refers to the side of the body an individual favors, such as being right- handed.
 
  A) True
  B) False
sarah_verduzco1   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
The lifecycle of an insurance claim begins:
The lifecycle of an insurance claim begins:
The lifecycle of an insurance claim begins:
 
  A) when the patient is discharged from the emergency department.
  B) when the patient is admitted to the hospital.
  C) when the patient contacts the physician to make an appointme
bubblegum123   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Describe the differences between provider --to--patient e--mail and E--visits. What will be an ...
Describe the differences between provider --to--patient e--mail and E--visits. What will be an ...
Describe the differences between provider --to--patient e--mail and E--visits.
 
  What will be an ideal response?
avaaaaa   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
BMI
BMI
BMI
 
  What will be an ideal response?
Random   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which instrument is used to manipulate the fallopian tubes without compression or damage?
Which instrument is used to manipulate the fallopian tubes without compression or damage?
Which instrument is used to manipulate the fallopian tubes without compression or damage?
 a. Babcock tissue forceps
  b. Ferris-Smith tissue forceps
  c. Heaney clamp
  d. Kocher clamp
nhuynh0122   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is also known as which of the following procedures?
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is also known as which of the following procedures?
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is also known as which of the following procedures?
 a. Bassini-Shouldice
  b. McVay
  c. Nissen
  d. Whipple
Marcoism7   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
In which type of disaster would hot, warm, and cold zone triage protocols be used?
In which type of disaster would hot, warm, and cold zone triage protocols be used?
In which type of disaster would hot, warm, and cold zone triage protocols be used?
 a. airline crash
  b. interstate highway pileup
  c. nuclear plant meltdown
  d. storm surge flooding
hiba4ever   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Delayed, Immediate, Minimal, and Expectant (DIME) categories are used in:
The Delayed, Immediate, Minimal, and Expectant (DIME) categories are used in:
The Delayed, Immediate, Minimal, and Expectant (DIME) categories are used in:
 a. disaster triage
  b. labor and delivery
  c. surgical scheduling
  d. weapons grading
bbless888   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is the weight that AAMI has recommended instrument sets should NOT exceed?
What is the weight that AAMI has recommended instrument sets should NOT exceed?
What is the weight that AAMI has recommended instrument sets should NOT exceed?
 a. 10 pounds
  b. 15 pounds
  c. 20 pounds
  d. 25 pounds
collinrulez   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?
Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?
Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?
 a. A patient suffers a burn due to hot instruments.
  b. Restraints are used on a patient who threatens to leave.
  c. A tissue specimen
nathanwhite2016   8   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is one of the four primary areas that should be met during a needs assessment of a patient ...
What is one of the four primary areas that should be met during a needs assessment of a patient ...
What is one of the four primary areas that should be met during a needs assessment of a patient under consideration for home mechanical ventilation?
 A) Frequent changes in the plan of care will be needed.B) A continued need for higher level of
badkarma2007   8   2 Replies
6 years ago
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