After transcribing each order in a list of orders, the nurse should ___________ __________ the order.
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Question 2The home health nurse designing a teaching plan for a person with HIV disease that would support weight gain would include information pertaining to (Select all that apply.)
a. Limit fluid intake
b. Eating high-protein/high-calorie diet
c. Drinking nutritional supplements (Boost, Sustacal, etc.)
d. Eating several small meals during the day
e. Providing referrals to dietitians
f.
Resistance weight training
Question 3The nurse explains to a 43-year-old patient with a benign tumor in her right breast that a benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that benign tumors:
a. do not cause damage to adjacent tissue.
b. are simply an overgrowth of normal cells.
c. do not spread to other tissues and organs.
d. frequently recur in the same site.
Question 4A manager is concerned that one of the nurses on the unit is experiencing burnout. Which symptoms would support the concerns? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fatigue
b. Forgetfulness
c. Increased energy
d. Negative outlook
e. Changes in eating habits
Question 5Which of the following are methods in which children with AIDS could have contracted their disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. During intrauterine life with an HIV-positive mother
b. During the birth process of an HIV-positive mother
c. From other children who are HIV positive
d. From receiving a transfusion contaminated with the HIV virus
e. From breastfeeding by an HIV-positive mother
Question 6Why is seeking medical attention when any cancer warning signs occur frequently delayed?
a. Difficulty accessing a physician or getting a referral consult.
b. Lack of knowledge of the seven warning signs of cancer.
c. Fear of the possible diagnosis of cancer and hoping signs will go away.
d. Self-examination being complex and difficult to perform.
Question 7Which of the following are early signs and symptoms of an HIV infection? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dry mouth
b. Weight loss
c. Sore throat
d. Vaginal dryness
e. Nausea
f.
Dyspnea
Question 8Which of the following are thrombocytopenic precautions?
a. Requesting an order for aspirin for discomfort
b. Trimming toenails close
c. Using an electric razor
d. Vigorous tooth cleaning
Question 9What data are necessary to compile an effective end-of-shift report? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient's mental status
b. Status of lung sounds
c. All pertinent nursing care
d. The patient's favorite TV shows
e. Visitors the patient had during the shift
Question 10What medication times should the nurse use in writing out a schedule for taking antiretroviral medication three times a day?
a. 8 AM - 2 PM - 8 PM
b. 8AM - 4PM - 12 AM
c. 8AM - 5PM - 1 AM
d. Be given with meals
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