30 Questions
What is the potential issue with incorporating calcium gluconate in sodium bicarbonate?
It results in precipitates
What is part of the school nurse's responsibility?
Health education
What information does the nurse need to determine if Aquaria is overweight or not?
Her height and weight
What is Aquaria's BMI classification based on the given information?
Overweight
What is a risk factor for obesity, according to Jade?
Eating disorders
What is the conversion for 1 kilogram in pounds?
2.2 lbs
What type of blood is associated with a higher incidence of duodenal ulcer?
Type O
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient who develops high-grade fever and acute abdominal pain after a gastrointestinal endoscopy?
Assess the patient at once for possible perforation
Which patient is a contraindication for nasogastric tube insertion?
All of the above
What is an expected outcome for a patient with duodenal ulcer?
The patient will engage in smoking cessation programs
What is the initial action for a patient with emphysema who presents with dyspnea, tachypnea, and dusky-colored skin?
Attach the client to oxygen therapy
What is the recommended position for patients with varying diseases during meals?
Sit in a high Fowler's position
What is a complication that may occur after a gastrointestinal endoscopy?
Perforation
What is the therapeutic level of phenytoin (Dilantin) in the blood?
10-20 mcg/mL
What is the intended effect of therapy for Client Mark taking Betaxolol (Kerlone)?
Blood pressure decreased from 142/94 mm Hg to 128/82 mm Hg
What beverage should Client Darl with asthma, who is taking a xanthine bronchodilator, avoid?
Coffee
What is an essential competency for a nurse in relation to pharmacology?
All of the above
Why is it important for a nurse to know the therapeutic level of a drug?
To ensure the medication is effective
What is the primary goal in treating HIV?
To decrease the viral load to decrease the risk of transmission
Why can an infected person still transmit HIV to their sexual partner?
Because they are infectious regardless of treatment
What is the most likely cause of Mr. Joe's symptoms?
Pneumocystis jirovecii
What is the most likely route of transmission of HIV in Mr. Joe's case?
Unprotected sex with his fiancée
What is not a risk factor for HIV transmission?
Shaking hands
How long after infection can a person safely donate blood?
Five years
At what gestational age did Khristine gain 1 lb in 2 weeks?
32 weeks
What is a risk factor for preeclampsia in Khristine?
Short stature
What is a complication of preeclampsia that the nurse should educate Khristine about?
Intrauterine growth retardation
What is the definition of pre-term labor?
Labor that begins after 20 weeks gestation and before 37 weeks gestation
What is the result of Khristine's urinalysis?
Negative glucose and a trace of protein
Where is Nurse Nenita employed?
Government hospital
A patient undergoes a gastrointestinal endoscopy and develops high fever and abdominal pain afterwards. What should be the nurse's priority action? Assess the patient for possible perforation and suspect peritonitis. Test your knowledge of nursing interventions in this scenario.
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