In a client with botulism, paralysis of what is most likely to cause death.
What is paralysis of respiratory muscles?
100
A client with kidney stones is complaining of severe pain. The nurse understands this patient is experiencing what type of pain?
What is visceral pain
100
To break the chain of infection, how many link(s) must be broken?
What is 1 link
100
What independent nursing intervention should a nurse implement to prevent venous stasis and other circulatory complications in a client who has undergone surgery?
What is encourage the client move legs frequently and do leg exercises
100
A serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L indicates which electrolyte imbalance?
What is hyperkalemia
200
As part of a disaster response team, you are assigned to triage clients as they come in. The FIRST act you should perform is ________________.
What is put on PPE.
200
A nurse caring for a patient who has overdosed on acetaminophen (Tylenol), should anticipate administering what medication to this client?
What is N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
200
The body's first attempt to destroy pathogens in a systemic infection is by:
What is a fever (increased temperature)
200
When assessing vital signs of a patient during an intraoperative procedure, the nurse would notify the anesthesiologist if which specific vital sign elevates quickly?
What is the temperature
200
A client has multiple organ failure and is in metabolic acidosis. Which pair of organs are responsible for the regulatory processes and compensation?
What are lungs and kidneys
300
A child is brought to the E.D. after being stung by a bee. She is allergic to bee venom. The child is now having trouble breathing, is hypotensive and broken out in hives. What type of shock is this patient experiencing as a result of an allergic reaction?
What is anaphylactic shock
300
When administering morphine sulfate for pain, what assessment is MOST important for the nurse to monitor?
What is the rate and depth of respirations
300
To prevent infection, this type of defense mechanism either destroys or incapacitates microorganisms with biologic substances that the body naturally produces.
What is a chemical defense mechanism
300
During the pre-operative assessment, the nurse notes that the patient did not follow specific pre-operative instructions. The nurse should do what at this point?
What is notify the surgeon
300
***DAILY DOUBLE***
The following lab values indicate which acid-base imbalance:
pH=7.51; PaCO2=30; HCO3=25
What is respiratory alkalosis
400
A client is in shock and deteriorating. You are infusing IV fluids and giving medications as ordered. What classification of medications would you most likely give this patient?
What is adrenergic drugs
400
A patient who had an above the left knee amputation related to uncontrolled diabetes complains of pain to the left lower extremity. The nurse knows this is what type of pain?
What is neuropathic pain
400
This classification of anti-infective medications is used sparingly in children and pregnant women due to the damage to the enamel of the teeth.
What are tetracyclines
400
A nurse is caring for a patient post abdominal surgery and the patient is experiencing discomfort when coughing. What independent nursing intervention could the nurse perform to reduce the client's discomfort?
What is teach the patient to apply light pressure to the incision with a pillow
400
A serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L indicates which electrolyte imbalance?
What is hyponatremia
500
You are caring for a client with frostbite. What immunization would you anticipate administering to this patient?
What is tetanus
500
A patient who uses NSAIDs for a prolonged period of time is at risk for what potential complication?
What is gastrointestinal bleeding
500
Important patient teaching regarding this type of antibiotic medication includes that it decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
What are penicillins
500
Which classification of medication, when used in a preoperative setting, helps reduce nausea, prevents emesis and enhances preoperative sedation?
What is antiemetics (ondansertron-Zofran)
500
The following lab values indicate which acid-base imbalance:
pH=7.28; PaCO2=41; HCO3=18