Pharm
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse teach when carrying out plans for discharge?
1. Keep insulin vials refrigerated at all times.
2. Rotate the insulin injection sites systematically.
3. Increase the amount of insulin before unusual exercise.
4. Monitor the urine acetone level to determine the insulin dosage.
2. Rotate the insulin injection sites systematically.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract?
A) To use enzymes to break down food.
B) To perform gas exchange.
C) To remove waste from the body.
D) To use peristalsis to move food along
B) To perform gas exchange.
Which state of matter takes both the shape and volume of its container?
A) gas
B) liquid
C) solid
A) gas
When should planning discharge process begin?
a. at time of admission
b. 2 days after client is admitted
c. whenever the nurse has the time to do planning
d. when the physician has the discharge order
a. at time of admission
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
The client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). For which condition should this medication be administered to the postoperative client?
1. Paralytic ileus
2. Incisional pain
3. Urinary retention
4. Nausea and vomiting
4. Nausea and Vomiting
The endocrine system of the body is responsible for:
A) defense through the use of antibodies.
B) communication through the use of hormones.
C) metabolism through the use of enzymes.
D) blood flow through the use of the heart muscle
B) communication through the use of hormones.
A covalent bond is usually between _______
2 non-metals
The ABC framework identifies, in order, the three basic needs for sustaining life. What are they?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What is the heating element in an Easy Bake oven?
a lightbulb
A postoperative client has received a dose of naloxone hydrochloride for respiratory depression shortly after transfer to the nursing unit from the postanesthesia care unit. After administration of the medication, the nurse checks the client for:
1. Pupillary changes
2. Scattered lung wheezes
3. Sudden increase in pain
4. Sudden episodes of diarrhea
3. Sudden increase in pain
The largest organ in the body is the:
A) skin
B) heart
C) liver
D) GI tract
What part of an atom has the most mass?
A) Proton
B) Electron
C) Nucleus
D) Neutron
C) Nucleus
A four-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with a temperature of 105°F (40.5 °C). The infant is irritable, and the nurse
observes nuchal rigidity. Which assessment finding would indicate an increase in intracranial pressure?
1. Positive Babinski.
2. High-pitched cry.
3. Bulging posterior fontanelle.
4. Pinpoint pupils.
2. High-pitched cry.
What is the name of the building at the bottom of the hill across from the Bradley Center?
(the admissions office)
McBride House
A client has been started on long-term therapy with rifampin (Rifadin). A nurse teaches the client that the medication:
1. Should always be taken with food or antacids
2. Should be double-dosed if one dose is forgotten
3. Causes orange discoloration of sweat, tears, urine, and feces
4. May be discontinued independently if symptoms are gone in 3 months
3. Causes orange discoloration of sweat, tears, urine, and feces
The medulla oblongata has what primary responsibility?
A) Balance.
B) Intellect.
C) Vital functions.
D) Sensory input.
C) Vital functions.
Why is Hydrogen different from all other elements?
has no neutrons
A nurse is caring for a client following an acute myocardial infarction. The client is concerned that providing self-care will be difficult due to extreme fatigue. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the client's independence?
a) request an occupational therapy consult to determine the need for assistive devices
b) assign assistive personnel to perform self-care tasks for client
c) instruct the client to focus on gradually resuming self-care tasks
d) ask the client if a family member is available to assist with his care
c) instruct the client to focus on gradually resuming self-care tasks
How many states do not have a professional sports team? (ex: NBA, NHL teams)
25
A nurse is planning to administer amlodipine (Norvasc) to a client. The nurse plans to check which of the following before giving the medication?
1. Respiratory rate
2. Blood pressure and heart rate
3. Heart rate and respiratory rate
4. Level of consciousness and blood pressure
2. Blood pressure and heart rate
Where is the bundle of His found?
A) kidneys
B) small intestine
C) liver
D) heart
D) heart
What is the formula for combustion?
*formula meaning H + O2 --> H2O
Na + O2 --> Na2O
A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse should stop the feeding and take which of these actions?
a. Suction the nasogastric tube.
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
c. Remove the nasogastric tube.
d. Check the residual volume.
d. Check the residual volume.
Who is the NSO advisor?
- teaches Health Assessment and OB