high stress. obesity. smoking. family history.
A client in cardiac arrest is given 40 units of vasopressin (Pitressin) IV push. The nurse knows the desired action of this medication in a cardiac arrest is to
raise blood pressure. stop cardiac arrhythmia. lower blood pressure. reset the electrical cardiac conduction system.
A mother asks the home health nurse for guidance on what foods are safe to give her child, who is on strict neutropenic precautions. The nurse looks at the mother’s grocery list and advises her to avoid
canned peaches. pasteurized whole milk. the fresh veggie tray. fresh bananas.
A 24-month-old boy has been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The parents come to speak with the health care team about having other children. This is an X-linked recessive disorder, and the mother is a carrier. The nurse correctly explains
“There is a 50% chance a male child will have DMD.” “There is a 100% chance a female child will have DMD.” “There is a 25% chance a female child will be a carrier for DMD.” “There is a 100% chance a male child will have DMD.”
A client diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis requires multiple blood transfusions. One of his family members wishes to donate blood. Which of the following conditions would DISQUALIFY someone from donating blood?
current medical condition of hyperthyroidism new mother, 10 weeks postpartum currently ill with common cold past medical history of tuberculosis; completed treatment and recovered 3 years ago
As the nurse hangs a bag of 3-in-1 total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client, a family member asks what is in the bag. The nurse explains a 3-in-1 TPN solution includes
lipids, proteins, and amino acids. lipids, amino acids, and electrolytes. dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. dextrose, lipids, and electrolytes.
A 24-year-old female agreed to participate in an 8-week research study for smoking cessation. After participating for 5 weeks, the woman tells the nurse she wants to withdraw from the study. The nurse’s best response is
“You only have 3 weeks left in the study. Please don’t quit now.” “Unfortunately, you are obligated to complete the study.” “You have the right to stop at any time.” “I will speak with your physician and see if you can be released from the study early.”
The nurse recognizes which of the following as a Category A biological agent that may be used in terroristic acts?
typhoid smallpox malaria Ebola
A nurse wants to develop a therapeutic relationship with an anxious new client. Which of the following is an open-ended question?
“Do you think your anxiety medication has been helping?” “Does anyone in your family have anxiety or depression?” “How is your anxiety on the weekends when you are off work?” “So you are saying that your trouble sleeping started right around the time you started a new job?”
A nurse from the dialysis unit floats to the med-surg floor. He is doing afternoon rounds and medication administration. He brings a client her oral medications, but the client states, “What is this? Where is my yellow pill? This big white one is not mine.” The best action from the nurse is to
take the medication out of the room and verify with the MAR and pharmacy. explain to the client this is the correct prescribed medication she is ordered. report to the nursing supervisor there has been a medication error. explain to the client that sometimes medication comes from other manufacturers and the pills may look different.