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A client comes into the emergency room and tells the nurse that they are experiencing uncontrollable movement of the legs while resting. The client says "it feels like a burning or tingling sensation in my legs." The nurse feels that the client is experiencing symptoms of...
Restless Leg Syndrome
What vitamin consists of foods such as liver, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, carrots and sweet potatoes?
Vitamin A
A nurse joins forces with a committee and comes up with different ways to benefit the unit. This is an example of.....
What is Synergy
This is vital when a client is admitted to the hospital in order to know how to give appropriate care.
Asessment of ADL's
This type of infection causes harm in a specific region of the body.
What is a local infection?
This is when a patient feels a sudden loss of muscle tone usually triggered by an emotional event such as laughter or surprised.
Cataplexy
When a client is placed on this diet they can have items such as orange juice, soups and milk.
Full liquid diet
In this learning domain, the nurse demonstrates to the client how to take a blood pressure. The nurse then decides to watch the client demonstrate back the skill they just taught. This is an example of what learning domain?
Psychomotor learning domain
What actions would a nurse implement prior to and during assistance of ADL's in a hospital
What is:
Offer pain medication prior to ADL's
Modify care to meet individual needs
Evaluate responses to care
Provide care in small segments(allow client to rest)
Promote eventual self-care(allow time)
This type of infection has a rapid onset but lasts only a short time like the common cold
What is an acute infection
The nurse explains to the client in order to track the clients sleep pattern they must keep this specific document for 14 days and must be diligent in maintaining it.
sleep diary
This is a five-colored food guide that visually illustrates a healthy meal.
My Plate
In this type of exercise, muscles contract with resistance. Resistance is provided by an external source such as a machine in a gym.
Isokinetic exercise
This intervention improves client safety and greatly reduces call light use in the hospital environment
What is hourly rounding
This precise practice eliminates all microorganisms from an object or area and prevents contamination. Examples are:
parenteral medications,insertion of an indwelling bladder catheter
What is surgical asepsis?
These are first line treatment medications given for a patient experiencing insomnia. They may be long-acting or short- acting. What is the class of medication that should be prescribed for this patient?
Benzodiazepines
What is the range for a normal adult's body mass index?
18.5 to 24.9
Body Mass Index is a method of assessing body composition.
Illness,new baby loss,diagnosis of cancer
eye contact,active listening
bathing a client,feeding a client
birth of a premature infant
loss of a limb, client on a rehab unit
What are 5 Components of Caring:
Knowing
Being with
Doing for
Enabling
Maintaining a belief
A nurse is caring for an unconscious client. What interventions are essential related to oral care?
Have suction apparatus available
Do not place your fingers in the mouth of an unconscious client
Position the client side-lying,head turned to the side
Follow agency policies
A nurse is required to request a negative pressure room for this type of isolation
What is Airborne isolation
What are the three treatment options for a client that is experiencing five witnessed breathing interruptions during sleep?
(must name all three)
This client is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
3 treatment options include:
1.) Weight loss
2.) CPAP
3.) surgery
These two vitamins are considered water-soluble and have to be consume daily. The body does not store these two vitamins.
(Name the two vitamins)
Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins
All inpatients have to be assessed on admission for what risk factor?
What is Falls Risk?
State 5 factors that can interfere with an individuals willingness or ability to perform hygiene measure?
What is:
pain
limited mobility
sensory deficits
cognitive impairment
emotional or other mental health disturbances
2 Part Question
Clients that are immunocompromised with a WBC of 2000/uL would require what type of isolation?
What practices are followed for this type of isolation?
Protective environment (Reverse isolation)
Standard precautions
Gown/Mask/Gloves for client care
Washing fresh fruits/raw vegetables