Master Medicine with Fun Quizzes & Brain Teasers!

A client with a seizure disorder is being admitted to the hospital. Which should the nurse plan to implement for this client? Select all that apply.1. Pad the bed's side rails.2. Place an airway at the bedside.3. Place oxygen equipment at the bedside.4. Place suction equipment at the bedside.5. Tape a padded tongue blade to the wall at the head of the bed.
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the nurse is preparing a discharge plan for an older adult client who recently underwent a hernia repair. which action should the nurse include in the care plan to assist with this client's recovery?
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a child suffering from protein malnutrition has a swollen belly appearance due to:
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In which instances, in a patient on invasive mechanical ventilation, should a nurse anticipate the use of vecuronium (Norcuron) or another neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) with sedation and analgesia?
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all medications must be administered on an empty stomach to be effective. True or False
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a client is to receive a narcotic cough syrup. the nurse would expect this preparation to contain:
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A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous heparin infusion at 1,600 units per hour with 20,000 available heparin units in 500 mL dextrose 5% in water (D5W). How many mL per hr should the nurse plan to deliver? Enter your answer as a whole number. Use Desired-Over-Have method to show work.
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Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols?a) The human body produces sterols.b. Cholesterol is the most common sterol found in the human diet.c. Sterols are found in both plant and animal foods.d. Sterols contain a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid.
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Chemical names of drugs are used for which purpose?
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The nurse is monitoring a client's uterine contractions. Which factors should the nurse assess to monitor uterine contraction? Select all that apply.a. uterine resting toneb. frequency of contractionsc. change in temperatured. change in blood pressuree. intensity of contractions
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a nurse is assessing a client at the beginning of the shift. which signs of hypoxia would alert the nurse to take further action?
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A medical approach to health is a predominant value within Alaskan Native culture. True False.
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Alan Sroufe and his colleagues have reported that when children who are judged to be securely attached at 12 months of age are assessed at age 3, they do not show which characteristics when compared to other children?
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The nurse returns to the nurse's station after making client rounds and finds four phone messages. Which message should the nurse return FIRST?1. A client with hepatitis A who states, "My arms and legs are itching." 2. A client with a cast on the right leg who states, "I have a funny feeling in my right leg." 3. A client with osteomyelitis of the spine who states, "I am so nauseated that I can't eat." 4. A client with arthritis who states, "I am having trouble sleeping at night."
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The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an acute episode of cholecystitis. Which of these clinical manifestations support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.1. fever2. positive Cullen's sign3. complaint of indigestion4. palpable mass in the LUQ5. pain the RUQ after a fatty meal6. vague LRQ abd discomfort
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a charge nurse informs a staff nurse that they will be admitting the next patient that arrives on the unit. the staff nurse states acceptance and then proceeds to tell the other nurses that the charge nurse is unfair. what type of
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the nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an older client who is admitted to a medical unit. which serum chemistry values should the nurse recognize as most commonly affected by the aging process? (select all that apply.)
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a young adult begins taking clonidine [kapvay] to treat adhd symptoms after suffering anorexia with methylphenidate [ritalin]. what will the nurse include when teaching this patient about taking clonidine?
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if a doctor prescribes tylenol iii with codeine, he or she has prescribed a . a. stimulant b. depressant c. narcotic d. hallucinogen please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d mark this and return
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The Technician's role in the Quality Assurance includes: (Select all that apply)A. Completing the Accuracy Scan at ProductionB. Using the appropriate shelf dividers to identify high-risk medicationsC. Validating the customer's address prior to ringing up prescriptions at Drive-Thru and Pick-UpD. Informing customers that the medication they are taking is high-risk
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The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with cervical cancer and spinal metastasis. The client is prescribed dexamethasone three times daily. Which client statement would indicate to the nurse that treatment has been effective?1- "The pain in my pelvic area is less."2- "My appetite seems to be better."3- "I have more energy now."4- "I'm not as nauseated as I was before."
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the reason that heroin is more powerful than morphine is because heroin is
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dr.white explains to jean that she had an autoimmune condition that has casued her thyroid gland to become overactove. which medical term describes his diagnosis
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On a patient that has a large amount of glucose in their urine, what would be the expected specific gravity taken from a refractometer in comparison to the specific gravity from the dipstick?A. refractometer sg would be lower than diptick sgB. refractometer sg would be higher than dipstick sgC. dipstick sg would be the same as refractometer sgD. unable to determine
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