NUR 225 Q&A Bundle

1. A patient visits the clinic and complains of wrist pain. To perform Phalen's test for carpal tunnel syndrome, the nurse should ask the client to: place the backs of both hands against each other 2. The nurse needs to assess the right middle lobe of the lung. Where should the nurse place the ste...

B What is a sign of late lung cancer? A. Persistent cough B. Pain C. Dyspnea D. Purulent sputum C A patient experiencing an acute asthma attack arrives to the urgent care center. Which assessment finding is most concerning to the nurse? A. Tachypnea and prolonged expirations B. Tachycardia and ...

Which of these examples characterize a successful application of safe and competent nursing care delivery? The nurse: A) investigates the latest online information in deciding how the care is to be provided. B) examines peer-reviewed nursing research articles to determine the best care to be provide...

1. A couple caring for their aging parents are concerned about risk factors for falls. Which risk factors are most likely to contribute to falls in the elderly? Select all that apply: a. Inadequate lighting b. Throw rugs c. Multiple medications d. Doorway thresholds e. Cords covered by carpets f. St...

The registered nurse (RN) is observing a nursing student auscultate the patient's breath sounds. The RN intervenes if the nursing student performs which action? a)Asks the patient to sit straight up b)Instructs the patient to breathe slowly and deeply though the mouth c)Places the stethoscope direc...

A crisis is defined as which of the following? A. Pathological stress reaction B. Acute time limited state of disequilibrium C. Panic attack D. A time for deep reflection B Which of the following is true of a crisis? A. It can lead to personal growth B. It is precipitated by unhealthy coping skil...

The nurse is advising a clinic patient who was exposed a week ago to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through unprotected sexual intercourse. The patient's antigen and antibody test has just been reported as negative for HIV. What instructions should the nurse give to this patient? a. "You wil...

The nurse is assessing a confused patient. In trying to determine the client's level of pain, the nurse should a) Be aware that confused patients do not feel as much pain due to their confusion b) Observe the client carefully for changes in behavior or vital signs c) Ask the client's family how mu...

A manager is reviewing the nursing documentation entered by a staff nurse in a patient's electronic medical record and finds the following entry, "Patient is difficult to care for, refuses suggestion for improving appetite." Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the manager to...

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) mainly attacks what type of cells in the human body? A. Red Blood Cells B. CD4 positive cells C. Stem Cells D. Platelets B The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can NOT be spread in what type of fluid below? Select all that apply: A. Breastmilk B....

Geriatric/older adult age range? 65+ Leading causes of hospitalizations? -CVD -community-acquired pneumonia What makes older adults more vulnerable to hospitalizations? comorbid chronic illnesses, disability Normal Changes: Sensory -presbyopia -decreased vision night acuity -presbycusis -decrease...

What is the importance of posing a a powerful research question? The clarification of the question focuses the search for valid evidence so that it speaks to the issue under examination. As the issue under examination is carefully considered to determine the principal focus for the investigation: tw...

Natural chemical to help w sleep -Melatonin -Decreases wakefulness and promotes sleep How much sleep per age range -Infants: 14-24 hours and they sleep in increments of 4 hours -Toddlers: 11-14 hours and may require 2 naps during the day, -Pre-schoolers: 11-13 hours -School-aged children: 10-12 hou...

An older adult has limited mobility as a result of a total knee replacement. During assessment you note that the patient has difficulty breathing while lying flat. Which of the following assessment data support a possible pulmonary problem related to impaired mobility (select all that apply): 1. BP ...