Pharmacology | Nursing Process | Fundamentals of Nursing | Anatomy & Physiology | Clinical Scenarios |
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What class of medication is used to lower blood pressure?
Antihypertensive medication
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What is the first step of the nursing process?
Assessment
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What is
60-100
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What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
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A patient with diabetes has a blood glucose of 50 mg/dL. what is the priority nursing action?
Provide a fast-acting carbohydrate
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What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for an adult?
4,000 mg/day
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name an example of a nursing diagnosis related to pain.
Acute pain
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What is the correct angle for an intramuscular injection?
90 degrees
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Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated bloody to the body?
Left Ventricle
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A patient is reporting chest pain. What is the first nursing intervention?
Assess vital signs, especially heart rate and blood pressure
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Which vitamin enhances iron absorption?
Vitamin C
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Which part of the nursing process involves setting measurable goals?
Planning
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What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, extinguish
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What is the main function of the kidneys?
To Filter waste from the blood and produce urine
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A patient is post-operative day 1 from abd surgery and is reluctant to deep breathe and cough. What should the nurse do?
Encourage use of an incentive spirometer and provide education on precenting pneumonia
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What type of insulin is administered 15 minutes before a meal?
rapid-acting insulin
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What does the evaluation phase of the nursing process involve?
Determining if goals were met
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Which body position is recommended for a patient in shock?
Trendelenburg or supine with legs elevated
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Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
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A patient receiving chemotherapy is complaining of nausea. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
Administer an antiemetic as prescribed
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Which diuretic medication is commonly prescribed for heart failure ?
Lasix/furosemide
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What step comes after nurse collects data?
Diagnosis
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What is the first thing a nurse should do when a patient begins to fall?
Guide the patient to the floor safely
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What is the normal pH range of blood?
7.35-7.45
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A patient has shortness of breath and an oxygen saturation of 89%. What is the first action?
Increase supplemental oxygen if ordered, or assess airway
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