The nurse expects the emotional responses of the client with a stroke of the left hemisphere to be MOST influenced by which occurrence? - ANSWER General health and personality before incident
Correct developmental mil
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The nurse expects the emotional responses of the client with a stroke of the left hemisphere to be MOST influenced by which occurrence? - ANSWER General health and personality before incident
Correct developmental milestones for infant-baby - ANSWER Dolls eye appearance goes away
Begins drooling
Responds to own name
Takes deliberate steps when standing
Picks up bite size pieces of cereal
Topiramate - ANSWER Anticonvulsant
topiramate is an anticonvulsant; should drink 2000-3000 ml of fluid daily to prevent kidney stones
What medication should the patient avoid with topiramate? - ANSWER Hormonal birth control
*Non hormonal birth control is allowed
The public health nurse visits an older Asian American patient who has been taking isoniazid (INH) for 4 months. The patient complains of nausea and anorexia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? - ANSWER Signs of jaundice may appear on hard palate of Asians at first. Inspect hard palate
Ioperamide - ANSWER Antidiarrheal
The home health nurse assists client to plan for cataract surgery. Which of the following recommendations by the nurse is BEST? - ANSWER Ask someone to do the vacuuming for a few weeks after surgery
*Jerky movements and bending at the waist can increase intraocular pressure
The nurse supervises care provided to a client being treated with a radioactive implant for vaginal cancer. Which of the following situations, if observed by the nurse, requires an intervention? - ANSWER Nurse stands behind protective shield
*Shield should be placed on hallway side of patient and nurse should NOT stand at the foot of the bed
Pyrazinimide - ANSWER Anti-myco. Active TB. highly liver toxic. used for short duration
Phenelzine sulfate - ANSWER Nardil - MAOI - Depression
Patient taking phenelzine sulfate should not eat what: - ANSWER Grilled cheese
Inappropriate injection technique - ANSWER Do NOT massage the injection site
What should be assessed immediately in a patient with bipolar disorder? - ANSWER Patient has not eaten breakfast or lunch. Physiological before psychological
A client 3 days post right knee replacement complaining of right calf pain with movement. - ANSWER Could indicate DVT- need to be assessed immediately
Legionnaire's disease - ANSWER ____ disease is a severe, sometimes fatal bacterial infection with flu-like symptoms followed by severe pneumonia with liver and kidney degeneration.
CAN BE FOUND IN HOT WATER TANKS
Myxedema - ANSWER A disease resulting from decreased function of the thyroid gland in adults characterized by puffy dry skin failing hair and lowered metabolic rate.
ALSO CAUSES DECREASE IN MENTAL FUNCTIONING
Patient with myxedema will be seen as improving if: - ANSWER They are communicating well about finances with spouse
Guillan Barre - ANSWER Ascending paralysis
During plasmapheresis the patient most likely will become - ANSWER COLD; need blankets
Cardioversion - ANSWER Correction of an abnormal cardiac rhythm. May be accomplished pharmacologically, with antiarrhythmic drugs, or by application of electric current (see defibrillation)
What med should be given before cardioversion? - ANSWER Versed
Nifedipine (procardia) - ANSWER Calcium channel blocker; relaxing cells and causing vasodilation
Hydralazine hydrochloride - ANSWER Direct vasodilator
Laxative that is the safest - ANSWER Bulk forming laxative
Psyllium hydrophillic mucilloid - ANSWER Bulk forming laxative that is SAFEST
Colace - ANSWER Not as safe, emolient laxative that can cause bowel problems
Magnesium hydroxide - ANSWER Saline cathartic osmotic laxative
Bisacodyl - ANSWER Stimulant laxative NOT SAFE
Does the LPN have to wear gloves when caring for a stage 1 pressure ulcer? - ANSWER No, skin is reddened and intact
Are sterile gloves needed for the removal of a foley catheter - ANSWER No
The nurse supervises care of a client after a laminectomy. Three staff members who have completed training prepare to turn the client. Which of the following observations by the nurse requires an immediate intervention? - ANSWER LEGS CANNOT BE STRAIGHT
Need a pillow between them to prevent hip and leg adduction
30 mL is how many ounces? - ANSWER 1
Cognitive therapy viewpoint focues on - ANSWER Language
Risk factors for stroke - ANSWER African American
Male
Smoke
Drink
Cocaine
When is phototherapy considered for an infant? - ANSWER 4) CORRECT— most stable client; phototherapy considered for the infant with total serum bilirubin of >15 mg/dL at 72 hours of age
IV infiltration interventions - ANSWER Remove IV and provide warm soaks
Elevated serum antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer. - ANSWER 3) CORRECT— indicates glomerulonephritis, damage to glomerulus caused by an immunological reaction that results in proliferative and inflammatory changes within the glomerular structure
Metoclopramide hydrochloride - ANSWER Stimulates gastric motility of upper GI tract
Esophagogastric tube treats what - ANSWER Bleeding esophageal varices
High potassium foods - ANSWER Baked potato, cantaloup
Patient with full thickness burns should eat - ANSWER Broiled pork chop, cream of potato soup and pudding (extra calories)
Baby who has ingested pills - ANSWER ASSESS BEFORE IMPLEMENTING; ASSESS BEFORE EMPTYING MOUTH OF PILLS
Normal UOP/24 hours - ANSWER 800-2000 mL/day
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