Master Medicine with Fun Quizzes & Brain Teasers!

a nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a chest tube connected to suction
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mr. davis has his yearly preventive medicine exam. the physician orders a chest x-ray as part of the preventive exam. what diagnosis is reported for the chest x-ray?
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mucus and synovial (joint) fluid exemplify water's role as a:
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The nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection. The physician has ordered an IV antibiotic. What is the priority prior to administering this medication?1. Obtain a platelet count.2. Obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity.3. Obtain a PTT.4. Obtain a full set of vital signs.
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which situations are considered risk factors for a postpartum mood disorder when they are present before the pregnancy? select all that apply. low socioeconomic status strong social support infertility treatments history of depression 27 years old at time of conception
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an adolescent female who lost fifty pounds during the past three months is hospitalized. during the admission assessment, the client complains of dry skin, poor skin turgor, hair breakage, brittle nails, and a history of menstrual cycle problems. which finding is most important for the nurse to obtain additional assessment information?
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a client with an infection has not responded appreciably to antibiotic therapy, and the nurse suspects antibiotic resistance. what phenomenon is known to contribute to acquired antibiotic resistance?
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the nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous anti-infective agent to a client. when monitoring for common adverse effects, what assessments should the nurse perform? select all that apply.
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what is the best practice at release to patient (when the patient is picking up the prescription)? select one: a. verify their date of birth b. verify their phone number c. verify their first and last name d. all of the answers are correct
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Olfactory receptors generally display adaptation. True False
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a client who has been discharged home on citalopram calls the nurse reporting that the medication causes the client to feel too drowsy. the nurse should make which suggestion?
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The nurse has unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) caring for a client with an acute attack of Meniere disease. Which action by the UAP will require follow-up by the nurse?1.Assist the client in ambulating to the bathroom 2.Dim the room lights 3.Place the bed in low position with all side rails up 4.Turn off the television
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a child has a congenital condition in which the thymus gland is absent. which information should the nurse include as the priority when providing caregiver education?
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A group of nursing students are discussing the role of cortisol in the stress response. Which nursing student needs to study more?Student 1: Cortisol is not beneficial for a stress response because it suppresses the immune system.Student 2: Long-term cortisol suppresses the immune system.Student 3: Cortisol mobilizes glucose and fats for fuel.Student 4: Cortisol is released from the adrenal cortex.
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an adult client has tested positive for tuberculosis (tb). while providing client teaching, what information should the nurse prioritize?
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The alleles Val 66Met and Val 66Val have been linked with:A)ADHD.B)bipolar disorder.C)depression.D)
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place in order, from first to last, the actions the nurse will perform when suctioning a client using a closed system suction. use all options.
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as a result of the increased magnitude and visibility of the heroin problem in the aftermath of the vietnam conflict, one of the steps taken by the u.s. government was to _____.
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14. The nurse caring for an infant born at 36 weeks of gestation assesses tremors and a weak cry. The nurse is aware that these are symptoms of:a. respiratory distress syndrome.b. hypoglycemia.c. necrotizing enterocolitis.d. renal failure.ANS: BThe preterm infant, before 38 weeks, should be assessed for hypoglycemia because the infant's glycogen stores are not adequate.
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as a smoker, chantalle's need for vitamin c is ________ that of a non-smoker.
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people with bipolar disorder are at higher risk for more chronic health problems than those without the disorder because they have higher rates of heart disease and?
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which assessment data would support a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (pe)? calf pain with dorsiflexion of the foot sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea left-sided chest pain and diaphoresis bilateral crackles and low-grade fever
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immunizations are required by state law to be current and on file for all children. immunization requirements must be strictly supported by the school administration. what information is most important for the nurse to keep in mind when evaluating if a child is in compliance with this law? group of answer choices
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. list the number of total kcalories that are recommended (dri) and the total kcalories consumed on the chosen day. what is the difference between these two numbers? would you expect to gain, lose, or maintain your body weight? is your diet helping you to achieve your personal goal weight? explain why.
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