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In the development of a literature review, the most effective source of information for the nurse ...

In the development of a literature review, the most effective source of information for the nurse ...

In the development of a literature review, the most effective source of information for the nurse research comes from which of the following areas?
 
  A) New England Journal of Medicine
  B) Cumulative Index of Nursing

eliza20   43   1 Reply

madisons0212

Nursing research is linked most closely to :

Nursing research is linked most closely to :

Nursing research is linked most closely to
 
  A) Propositions
  B) Outcome measures
  C) Treatments
  D) Nursing process

meknow   43   1 Reply

ginger8snap

Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and :

Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and :

Evidence-based care emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence and
 
  A) Use of outcome studies to guide decisions
  B) Evaluation by experts to direct specialty areas
  C) Care based on

Krystenmcinnis   60   1 Reply

omglolkonaiee

What is a systematic inquiry into the problems encountered in nursing practice and into the ...

What is a systematic inquiry into the problems encountered in nursing practice and into the ...

What is a systematic inquiry into the problems encountered in nursing practice and into the modalities of client care?
 
  A) Nursing research
  B) Evidence-based practice
  C) Outcome criteria
  D)

lesh0402   72   1 Reply

Rosegrayyyy

In what way can a nurse discriminate strong research from poor research?

In what way can a nurse discriminate strong research from poor research?

In what way can a nurse discriminate strong research from poor research?
 
  A) By conducting the research
  B) Through author dialogue
  C) By critiquing the study
  D) Through investigation

katalys   33   1 Reply

angiep01

The nurse who washes his or her hands for 1 full minute will reduce the rate of infection in ...

The nurse who washes his or her hands for 1 full minute will reduce the rate of infection in ...

The nurse who washes his or her hands for 1 full minute will reduce the rate of infection in surgical clients by one half. This is an example of a(an)
 
  A) Hypothesis
  B) Problem statement
  C) Conclusion

KarineShine   51   1 Reply

Redroco10

From 1900 to 1940, research in nursing focused on :

From 1900 to 1940, research in nursing focused on :

From 1900 to 1940, research in nursing focused on
 
  A) Cost-effectiveness of nursing care
  B) Improving client care outcomes
  C) Nursing education and teaching
  D) Workforce in the nursing profe

robin121   46   1 Reply

oliviamadisonn

Which of the following mechanisms results in inhalation? 1. The intercostal muscles relax. 2. ...

Which of the following mechanisms results in inhalation? 1. The intercostal muscles relax. 2. ...

Which of the following mechanisms results in inhalation?
 
  1. The intercostal muscles relax.
  2. The ribs move inward.
  3. The diaphragm contracts.
  4. Pressure within the lungs raises above atm

Krystenmcinnis   69   1 Reply

jamieshae1

A student nurse is providing care for a patient who becomes short of breath while ambulating to the ...

A student nurse is providing care for a patient who becomes short of breath while ambulating to the ...

A student nurse is providing care for a patient who becomes short of breath while ambulating to the bathroom. The best way for the student to document this finding is to write:
 
  1. Patient cyanotic with ambulation.
 

ccddhh   49   1 Reply

stone.kaleb

A nurse is caring for an African American individual with a long history of lung disease. The nurse ...

A nurse is caring for an African American individual with a long history of lung disease. The nurse ...

A nurse is caring for an African American individual with a long history of lung disease. The nurse would be most concerned if
 
  1. The patient's respiratory rate is 22.
  2. The patient's oxygen saturation was 96.

breyia1006   46   1 Reply

LyraBurroughs

A nurse enters a room and notes that a patient has a very productive cough. The nurse would be most ...

A nurse enters a room and notes that a patient has a very productive cough. The nurse would be most ...

A nurse enters a room and notes that a patient has a very productive cough. The nurse would be most concerned about a life-threatening situation if the sputum looks
 
  1. Greenish yellow.
  2. Frothy and pink-tinged.

hannah20082   34   1 Reply

oliviamadisonn

While caring for a patient with pneumonia, a nurse notes that the patient's sputum is greenish and ...

While caring for a patient with pneumonia, a nurse notes that the patient's sputum is greenish and ...

While caring for a patient with pneumonia, a nurse notes that the patient's sputum is greenish and very thick. The highest priority in the patient's plan of care is to
 
  1. Encourage the use of the incentive spirometer.
&n

katalys   49   1 Reply

Thank

A nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea who has orders ...

A nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea who has orders ...

A nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea who has orders to remain NPO. Family members ask, Why can't she have anything to drink? Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
 
&nbs

reamanc20   47   1 Reply

oliviamadisonn

While caring for a newly admitted patient with fluid and electrolyte imbalances, a nurse would be ...

While caring for a newly admitted patient with fluid and electrolyte imbalances, a nurse would be ...

While caring for a newly admitted patient with fluid and electrolyte imbalances, a nurse would be most concerned by which of the following?
 
  1. Urinary output of 300 mL in 8 hours
  2. Blood pressure of 128/60 mm Hg

meknow   43   1 Reply

madisons0212

An instructor explains that when blood and drainage are present in the pleural space, they pool in ...

An instructor explains that when blood and drainage are present in the pleural space, they pool in ...

An instructor explains that when blood and drainage are present in the pleural space, they pool in the lower portion of the cavity. A student recognizes that this is called a(n) ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank with co

albert123445   15   1 Reply

Boko

A patient is diagnosed with mild hypochloremia. The nurse identifies that the patient's chloride ...

A patient is diagnosed with mild hypochloremia. The nurse identifies that the patient's chloride ...

A patient is diagnosed with mild hypochloremia. The nurse identifies that the patient's chloride level may return to normal by increasing his or her intake of
 
  1. Dried fruits.
  2. Salty snacks.
  3. Whole

KarineShine   37   1 Reply

Rosegrayyyy

Which type of airway would not be used on a conscious patient? 1. Tracheostomy 2. Nasal trumpet ...

Which type of airway would not be used on a conscious patient? 1. Tracheostomy 2. Nasal trumpet ...

Which type of airway would not be used on a conscious patient?
 
  1. Tracheostomy
  2. Nasal trumpet
  3. Oropharyngeal airway
  4. Endotracheal tube

reamanc20   25   1 Reply

Atlas

A nurse enters the room of a patient who is taking a nebulizer treatment set up by the respiratory ...

A nurse enters the room of a patient who is taking a nebulizer treatment set up by the respiratory ...

A nurse enters the room of a patient who is taking a nebulizer treatment set up by the respiratory therapist. The nurse should intervene if
 
  1. The patient is breathing in and out through the nose.
  2. Mist is comin

elizabeth702   56   1 Reply

angiep01

While observing a student nurse perform open tracheostomy suctioning, a nurse recognizes that ...

While observing a student nurse perform open tracheostomy suctioning, a nurse recognizes that ...

While observing a student nurse perform open tracheostomy suctioning, a nurse recognizes that further instruction is required if
 
  1. The student dons sterile gloves before touching the suction catheter.
  2. The stud

kkeehner   40   1 Reply

Thank

A student nurse is observing care given to a patient who had cardiothoracic surgery and who now has ...

A student nurse is observing care given to a patient who had cardiothoracic surgery and who now has ...

A student nurse is observing care given to a patient who had cardiothoracic surgery and who now has two chest tubes in the left chest connected by Y tubing.
 
  One of the patient's family members asks why the lower chest tube ha

KarineShine   38   1 Reply

LyraBurroughs

A nurse is caring for a patient with a pneumothorax and a newly placed right-sided anterior chest ...

A nurse is caring for a patient with a pneumothorax and a newly placed right-sided anterior chest ...

A nurse is caring for a patient with a pneumothorax and a newly placed right-sided anterior chest tube connected to dry suction. The nurse notes bubbles in the middle chamber. What should the nurse should conclude?
 
  1. This is

ktrcathy   20   1 Reply

omglolkonaiee

A patient is connected to a chest drainage system. When wet suction is required to gently drain the ...

A patient is connected to a chest drainage system. When wet suction is required to gently drain the ...

A patient is connected to a chest drainage system. When wet suction is required to gently drain the patient's pleural space, a nurse identifies that the amount of suction in the system is controlled by
 
  1. The dial setting on

Sbermudez   26   1 Reply

Redroco10

An instructor explains that when fresh oxygen enters the bloodstream, it is carried by the ...

An instructor explains that when fresh oxygen enters the bloodstream, it is carried by the ...

An instructor explains that when fresh oxygen enters the bloodstream, it is carried by the hemoglobin on the red blood cells through the arteries and arterioles to the capillaries.
 
  A student recognizes that this process that

KarineShine   26   1 Reply

Boko

An instructor explains that safety precautions must be followed anytime oxygen is in use. A student ...

An instructor explains that safety precautions must be followed anytime oxygen is in use. A student ...

An instructor explains that safety precautions must be followed anytime oxygen is in use. A student shows a need for additional instruction by saying:
 
  1. I should eliminate the possibility of static electricity, which could s

Evan1212   21   1 Reply

stone.kaleb

A patient with cancerous tumors in the laryngeal area will need to be placed on longer-term ...

A patient with cancerous tumors in the laryngeal area will need to be placed on longer-term ...

A patient with cancerous tumors in the laryngeal area will need to be placed on longer-term ventilator support. The nurse identifies that this patient will require a(n)
 
  1. Endotracheal tube.
  2. Chest tube.
&n

reamanc20   22   1 Reply

rosamarquez

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with full mobility requires a source of oxygen ...

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with full mobility requires a source of oxygen ...

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with full mobility requires a source of oxygen that is lightweight and easy to carry with a shoulder strap. The nurse suggests
 
  1. An oxygen concentrator.
  2. An

meknow   23   1 Reply

Jjahole

When performing a respiratory assessment, a nurse should include which of the following? Select all ...

When performing a respiratory assessment, a nurse should include which of the following? Select all ...

When performing a respiratory assessment, a nurse should include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Oxygen saturation
  2. Use of accessory muscles
  3. Skin color
  4. Respiratory

kkeehner   39   1 Reply

Boko

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires a precise mix of room air and ...

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires a precise mix of room air and ...

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires a precise mix of room air and oxygen to equal a specific percentage of oxygen. The nurse identifies that the correct oxygen delivery device for this patient is a
 
&

Squirrel   43   1 Reply

Rosegrayyyy

A patient is showing changes in mental function, skin and mucous membrane color, and respiratory ...

A patient is showing changes in mental function, skin and mucous membrane color, and respiratory ...

A patient is showing changes in mental function, skin and mucous membrane color, and respiratory rate and rhythm. A nurse identifies this impaired oxygenation condition as
 
  1. Atelectasis.
  2. Hypoxia.
  3

posiodensgurl   76   1 Reply

coolkid134

A nurse is providing care for a patient after abdominal surgery. To help prevent respiratory ...

A nurse is providing care for a patient after abdominal surgery. To help prevent respiratory ...

A nurse is providing care for a patient after abdominal surgery. To help prevent respiratory complications, the plan of care should include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Turning the patient every 4 to 6 ho

Evan1212   49   1 Reply

Boko

A nurse notes an order for O2 2 L NC. Which of the following supplies should the nurse gather? ...

A nurse notes an order for O2 2 L NC. Which of the following supplies should the nurse gather? ...

A nurse notes an order for O2 2 L NC. Which of the following supplies should the nurse gather? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Bottle of saline for humidification
  2. Oxygen tubing with nasal cannula
  3. Flowm

ccddhh   21   1 Reply

Jjahole

Which of the following should be included in the plan of care for a client with severe chronic ...

Which of the following should be included in the plan of care for a client with severe chronic ...

Which of the following should be included in the plan of care for a client with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is being seen by home health care? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Obtain shower chair.
&n

mayslee97   26   1 Reply

Redroco10

A nurse needs to suction the mouth of a patient with a pharyngeal airway in place. To prevent damage ...

A nurse needs to suction the mouth of a patient with a pharyngeal airway in place. To prevent damage ...

A nurse needs to suction the mouth of a patient with a pharyngeal airway in place. To prevent damage to the catheter from the patient biting down on the tube, the nurse should choose a Yankauer suction catheter, also known as a(n) ___________________

breyia1006   28   1 Reply

Jazzyjay

Trace the normal airway into the body by placing the following anatomical structures in sequential ...

Trace the normal airway into the body by placing the following anatomical structures in sequential ...

Trace the normal airway into the body by placing the following anatomical structures in sequential order (16). (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence, do not use commas).
 
  1. Alveoli
  2. Pharynx

lesh0402   48   1 Reply

dalj;a

While preparing for a rotation in the intensive care unit, a student nurse is told in report that a ...

While preparing for a rotation in the intensive care unit, a student nurse is told in report that a ...

While preparing for a rotation in the intensive care unit, a student nurse is told in report that a patient is third spacing. Which of the following symptoms does the student expect to see?
 
  1. Elevated body temperature
&

mayslee97   49   1 Reply

weissd

An instructor explains that there are three basic systems that work together in the body to regulate ...

An instructor explains that there are three basic systems that work together in the body to regulate ...

An instructor explains that there are three basic systems that work together in the body to regulate and maintain acid-base balance. A student shows a need for additional instruction when identifying one of these systems as the
 
&nbs

lesh0402   28   1 Reply

Jjahole

A nursing instructor teaches that the movement of fluid from extracellular to intracellular ...

A nursing instructor teaches that the movement of fluid from extracellular to intracellular ...

A nursing instructor teaches that the movement of fluid from extracellular to intracellular compartments is most dependent on which of the following?
 
  1. Age
  2. Water intake
  3. Potassium balance
&n

katalys   37   1 Reply

artnisha98

A nurse working in the sports medicine complex is counseling a female college athlete about dietary ...

A nurse working in the sports medicine complex is counseling a female college athlete about dietary ...

A nurse working in the sports medicine complex is counseling a female college athlete about dietary concerns. Which of the following recommendations should be included in the teaching?
 
  1. It is important for you to drink abou

breyia1006   58   1 Reply

Atlas

Which of the following individuals will be at the lowest risk for an electrolyte imbalance? 1. A ...

Which of the following individuals will be at the lowest risk for an electrolyte imbalance? 1. A ...

Which of the following individuals will be at the lowest risk for an electrolyte imbalance?
 
  1. A 42-year-old with an estimated blood loss of 1/2 pint because of traumatic injury
  2. A 28-year-old with third-degree

lesh0402   40   1 Reply

jompau

While reviewing laboratory results, a nurse notes that one of the patients has a low blood urea ...

While reviewing laboratory results, a nurse notes that one of the patients has a low blood urea ...

While reviewing laboratory results, a nurse notes that one of the patients has a low blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level. Which of the following is the most likely cause of that result?
 
  1. Dehydration
  2. Fluid volume

katalys   144   1 Reply

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