Nursing 333 fundamentals - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. 1.ID: 0 A registered nurse (RN) on the 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shift is planning client assignments for the day. Which clients would be appropriate for the RN to assign to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? Select all that apply. A. A client who had a mastectomy 2 days ago Correct B. A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a foot ulcer Correct C. A client with left­side weakness who will need assistance with personal care Correct D. A newly admitted client with chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

NURSING MISC MAIN VERSION PRIORITY ONE Exit Exam 1. Missing 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery (assess for gag reflex first) b. Give cromolyn nebulizer solution every 6 hr (for asthma) c. Apply a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hr d. Administer analgesics on a sched...

A Fundamentals of Critical Thinking Related to Test Taking Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Definition of Critical Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ...

1.ID: Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? Checking the client's blood pressure Correct Checking the client's peripheral pulses Checking the most recent potassium level Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One common ...

RNSG 1137 Safety/Quality Improvement Quiz 2020 – San Antonio College 4. Safety/Quality Improvement Question 1 According to the American Nurses’ Association statement on the impact of fatigue on th e nurse and the quality of patient care, which statement is correct? Nurses form the infrastructure of safety Solutions to balance work load and promote safe staffing are the responsibility of the leadership Poor work environments have little effect on fatigue and emotional exhaustion Fatigue and e...

1.ID: Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? Checking the client's blood pressure Correct Checking the client's peripheral pulses Checking the most recent potassium level Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One common side effect is p...

NUR2356 MDC Exam 3 Review 1. Appropriate nursing actions: Nicole a) When a client falls  1st priority – check on patient for any injuries Before that, guide the patient to the floor. b) Positioning to reduce injury for bony prominences  Place pillows under areas and elevate  Changes position for 2hrs Elevate calves to protect heels c) Reducing shear injury (med surg pg 447)  Avoid pulling and sliding patient against bed  Keep head of bed at a slight elevation  Mak...