RN Nursing Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

1. A 4-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. She says he points to his stomach and says, "It hurts so bad." Which pain assessment tool would be the best choice when assessing this child's pain? A) The Descriptor Scale B) A numeric rating scale C) The Brief Pain Inventory D) The Faces Pain Scale—Revised (FPS-R) Correct Answer-Feedback: Rating scales can be introduced at the age of 4 or 5 years. The Faces Pain Scale—Revised (FPS-R) is designed for use ...

Know your values for serum glucose testing Correct Answer-• Serum glucose: 70-120 mg/dL (from capillary) Know your values for fasting plasma glucose level Correct Answer-• Fasting plasma glucose level: 70-100 (from venous or arterial) Know your values for IFG Correct Answer-• Impaired fasting glucose (IFG): 100-125 (indicates prediabetes) o Over 126 would be Diabetes Mellitus Know your values for OGTT Correct Answer-• Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT): less than 140 mg/dl is n...

A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and is taking fluticasone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? A) hypoglycemia B) hypertension C) polyuria D) oral candidiasis Correct Answer-D) oral candidiasis It can cause this or even thrust therefore the client should rinse her mouth with water. It can also cause hyperglycemia A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start taking theo...

A mother brings her infant to you because of a "rattle" in his chest with breathing. Which of the following would you hear if there were a problem in the upper airway? Correct Answer-Inspiratory sounds All of the following produce a chronic cough except: Chronic Bronchitis Allergic Rhinitis Acute viral upper respiratory infection Correct Answer-Acute viral upper respiratory infection A 47-year-old receptionist comes to your office, complaining of fever, shortness of breath, and a pro...

HPI seizures Correct Answer-did you fall, shrill cry, motor activity, loss of consciousness, chewing or lip smacking, post-ictal HPI pain Correct Answer-sudden or progressive, deep aching, throb or stabbing, where is pain, radiate HPI gait coordination Correct Answer-lose balance, fall forwardbackward, feel stiff, legs give way HPI weakness parathesia Correct Answer-sudden onset, with activity, tingling, numbness or confusion, chronic illness, medications like zidovudien or chemothera...

Normal value of Hgb Correct Answer-Female: 11.7-16.0 Male: 13.2-17.3 Normal value of Hct Correct Answer-Female: 35%-47% Male:39%-50% Normal value of platelets Correct Answer-150,000-400,000 Normal value of WBC Correct Answer-4,000-11,000 Mild Anemia Correct Answer-10-12 hgb Moderate Anemia Correct Answer-6-10 hgb Severe Anemia Correct Answer-under 6 hgb Normal value of RBC Correct Answer-3.8-5.7 Foods high in Iron Correct Answer-Liver and muscle meats, eggs, dried fru...

A 14-year-old junior high school student is brought in by his mother and father because he seems to be developing breasts. The mother is upset because she read on the Internet that smoking marijuana leads to breast enlargement in males. The young man adamantly denies using any tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. He has recently noticed changes in his penis, testicles, and pubic hair pattern. Otherwise, his past medical history is unremarkable. His parents are both in good health. He has two older brothe...

Heberden's nodes are commonly found in which one of the following diseases? Correct Answer-Degenerative joint disease You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of the patient with hypothyroidism Correct Answer-dry and rough You are assessing a pat...

In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes with clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of: Correct Answer-b) Allergic rhinitis Your patient complains of a feeling of heaviness in the lower legs daily. You note varicosities, edema, and dusky color of both ankles and feet. Which of the following is the most likely cause for these symptoms? Correct Answer-c) Venous insufficiency Which of the following is the most important question to ask d...

which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history Correct Answer-sudden death of a family member a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare important because Correct Answer-A and B (Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have no symptoms) A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy ex...