Sherpath Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which type of data collection is obtaining the patient's vital signs? : Objective Obtaining vital signs is objective data collection An older adult patient is confused. How does the nurse assess self-care capacity? : Asking how the patient takes medications at home This assesses self-care capacity by learning how a patient manages their medications at home. The patient describes to the nurse how a new medication made him feel. What kind of data collection is this? : Subjective 2 A ...

Which strategies are effective in encouraging open communication between the nurse and patient? Select all that apply. Ask "Why?" questions. Have a relaxed, open posture. Avoid negative, non-verbal cues. Avoid use of closed-ended questions. Pay attention to what patient is saying. : Have a relaxed, open posture. Avoid negative, non-verbal cues. Pay attention to what patient is saying. If the patient interview takes place in the patient's home, in what room does it generally take...

When teaching a patient about testing to diagnose metabolic syndrome, which topic would the nurse include? 1. Resting electrocardiogram 2. Postural blood pressures 3. Blood glucose test 4. Cardiac enzyme test : 3. Blood glucose test A patient who has experienced blunt abdominal trauma during a motor vehicle collision is complaining of increasing abdominal pain. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the purpose of 1. peritoneal lavage. 2. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ...

A patient is ordered 20 units of Humulin N to be given subcutaneously (SQ) every morning before breakfast. Which syringe would be used to administer the insulin? a. U-50 syringe b. U-100 syringe c. 1-mL syringe d. 3-mL syringe : U-50 syringe The nurse would select a U-50 syringe to ensure the most accurate measurement of the prescribed dose. A U-100 syringe could be used if the U-50 syringe is not available, but the U-50 is most preferred. Both 1-mL and 3-mL syringes are not marked i...

Blood in the urine : Renal Tuberculosis Jaundice and abdominal pain : Hepatic Tuberculosis Fever and night sweat : Pulmonary Tuberculosis Which situation represents the most risk for spread of tuberculosis? : Sitting next to an infected person on an airplane 2 An otherwise healthy patient with no history of tuberculosis elicits a significant reaction (Class 2) on a routine tuberculin skin test for employment. The patient asks the nurse what the reaction means. How should the nurse r...

A 56-year-old male was admitted to the emergency department with sudden chest pain. The patient is stable and the nurse has already inquired about the patient's current pain factors. Which question related to pain history is most important for the nurse to ask next? "Have you ever experienced pain like this before?" "Has anyone else in your family ever experienced chest pain?" "How has the pain been affecting your activities of daily living?" "What coping strategies have you been...

Which of Mrs. Walters' assessments will Julie, her nurse, need to closely monitor as indicators of changes in her fluid volume status? Select all that apply. Vital signs Pain level Daily weights Bowel sounds Intake and output : Vital signs Daily weights Intake and output Julie, Mrs. Walters' nurse, is preparing to tally up Mrs. Walters' fluid intake at the end of the shift. Which substances should be included in the fluid intake tally? Select all that apply. 2 Her intravenous...

A nurse is preparing to perform a full cardiac and pulmonary exam on a patient. What patient position is appropriate for the nurse to complete this exam? Select all that apply. Supine Fowler Prone Sims Dorsal recumbent : Supine Fowler Prone Dorsal recumbent What statement by the patient about hand-washing indicates the patient is in further need of education? 2 "I need to wash my hands after toileting." "Hand-washing is the best way to prevent infection spread." "My nurse...

1. During auscultation of the patient's chest, how should the nurse position the stethoscope to minimize extraneous noises? : Position the head of the stethoscope between the second and third fingers and position it on the patient's skin - Holding the head of the stethoscope between the second and third fingers stabilizes the head and prevents extraneous noises. Placing the head of the stethoscope on the patient's skin prevents extraneous noises. 2. When using a stethoscope during ...

Which of Mrs. Walters' assessments will Julie, her nurse, need to closely monitor as indicators of changes in her fluid volume status? Select all that apply. Vital signs Pain level Daily weights Bowel sounds Intake and output : Vital signs Daily weights Intake and output Julie, Mrs. Walters' nurse, is preparing to tally up Mrs. Walters' fluid intake at the end of the shift. Which substances should be included in the fluid intake tally? Select all that apply. 2 Her intravenous...