Interventions
Which is the most critical factor in determining the successful outcome of a client's rehabilitation?
The patient must be an active participant.
A client with anemia is prescribed synthetic erythropoietin. Which of the following labs would demonstrate to the nurse that this drug has reached the therapeutic effect of this treatment?
Increase in RBC 's
A client is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after radiation therapy.Which nursing intervention is most effective in controlling the side effects?
Administering an antiemetic around the clock as ordered.
What causes a mild fever and petechial rash on the chest?
a fat emoblism
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. An evoked potential test is one of the common diagnostic tests that is performed. Which of the following statements is correct about this test?
Measures the transmission of impulses across the nerve fibers.
Based on Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit theory the major emphasis focuses on?
Independence
A nurse is teaching a patient about some of the contributing factors that would lead to a sickle cell crisis.
Stress, Dehydration, Infection, Excessive exercise
Which of the following drugs is an example of a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)?
Tamoxifen
A patient with tremor and shuffling steps could have?
Parkinson’s Disease
A patient who has been prescribed the antiparkinsonian medication carbidopa/levodopa, asks the healthcare provider, “Why am I getting these two medications?” How should the healthcare provider respond?
“The carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa.”
The nurse knows that teaching for the client after a hip replacement surgery is effective when the patient states, “I should:
not cross my legs when seated.
The nurse is caring for a patient placed on neutropenic precautions. The nurse understands patient teaching was successful when the patient states:
Thanks for the flowers, but unfortunately I cannot keep these in my room.
A client is taking Levadopa for control of symptoms associated with Parkinson's. Which of the following statements about Levadopa is correct?
Can cause urine and sweat to have a darker color in appearance.
What client would you encourage to wear arm or wrist braces to provide stability?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
A patient with a diagnosis of small cell carcinoma in the right lung exhibits shortness of breath, facial and periorbital edema, and jugular vein distension. Which action should the healthcare provider do first?
Administer oxygen.
A patient has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. Which of the following symptoms would a healthcare professional expect to see given this diagnosis?
Bruising, fatigue, and bone pain
A client with colorectal cancer is scheduled for radiation therapy prior to surgery. The nurse understands that the reason for this is to?
Shrink the tumor so it can be easily removed
A client complaining of mouth soreness had gastric bypass surgery 1 year ago. During the assessment, the nurse notes the client's tongue is beefy, red, and smooth and the client's skin appears yellowish. Which additional information is most likely needed before diagnosing this client?
Iron and B12 Levels
Possible side effects of antineoplastics
Hair loss, nausea/vomiting, and nerve damage
Which is the best test to use to diagnose Colorectal cancer?
Diagnostic colonoscopy
During a breast examination, which finding most strongly suggests that a woman may have breast cancer?
A fixed nodular mass with dimpling of the overlying skin
Which of the following signs indicates the possibility of lymphedema?
Upper outer quadrant near axillary
Which of the following drug (s) and/or drug categories are prescribed for anemic clients?
Erythropoietin, Folic acid (Vitamin B9), Ferrous sulfate (iron)
What diagnostics are used to differentiate BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) from prostate cancer?
Digital-rectal exam
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level
A Client is newly diagnosed with anemia. What medications would you anticipate him to be prescribed ?
Iron Sucrose, Vitamin B4, Tylenol, Vitamin B12