Tag: Nursing

a patient finds out they are BRCA1 positive and wants to know what this means. The nurse tells them: you are only at increased risk of cancer if you are BRCA2 positive as well

A patient has the right to know their treatment options and take part in decisions about hercare. This right is known as
informed consent
active listening
information
communication

An order reads, “Add 44 mEq of sodium chloride (NaCl) to an IV bag.” Using a stock label of 4 mEq/mL, how many milliliters of sodium chloride will be needed for this order?

A client receives a beta-specific agonist. What would lead the nurse to determine that the drug is effective?
Slowed cardiac conductivity
Decreased heart rate
Bronchodilation
Tremor

. What patient centered assessments / interventions are essential to maintain safety and comfortprior to starting surgery?Assessments InterventionsPhysical:Psychosocial:Legal:
Physical
Psychosocial
Legal
Assessments
Interventions

Asking questions would occur in which portion of the I-PASS handoff communication process?
Patient summary
Action list
Situation awareness/contingency planning
Synthesis by receiver

2.Increased risk of fractures of the hip and spine are found in people witha. osteoporosis.b. a negative Z-score.c. low bone mineral density.d. All of the above are correct.

A patient who has had a heart valve replacement takes warfarin (Coumadin) daily. The patient would require additional teaching if he or she selected which food items for lunch?

A waist circumference inches for adult males or ◻ inches for adult females indicates increased risk for obesity-related diseases.
Multiple Choice
>30
>25<40 <35>35
>40>40
>35

A patient with asthma needs a long acting beta agonist (LABA). Which of the following medications is appropriate to prescribe?TerbutalineIpratropium bromideSalmeterolBudesonide
Terbutaline
Ipratropium bromide
Salmeterol
Budesonide