Davis Advantage Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. How do antianxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines, produce a calming effect? a. Depressing the CNS b. Decreasing levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain c. Decreasing levels of dopamine in the brain d. Inhibiting production of the enzyme MAO - A 1. When used in combination with anxiolytic medication, alcohol leads to ____ effects and caffeine leads to ____ effects. 1. Increased; increased 2. Increased; decreased 3. Decreased; decreased 4. Decreased; increased ...

A nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been admitted for hip replacement surgery the next day. The client is tearful and appears very anxious. The nurse is considering "anxiety" as a nursing diagnosis but does not have enough information. Which would be the appropriate action? 1. Assume the anxiety is related to surgery. 2. Inform the physician that the client is anxious. 3. Ask the client to try to remain calm during the assessment. 2 4. Ask the client if t...

1) The recent global economic crisis has led to which of the following? A) governments seeking to impose more constraints on capitalism B) governments seeking to eliminate constraints on capitalism C) governments seeking to increase the interdependence of developing economies D) governments seeking to eliminate the interdependence of developing economies : A) governments seeking to impose more constraints on capitalism 2) Which of the following is most likely a true statement about the glo...

1. During a therapeutic group, a client talks about personal accomplishments in an effort to gain attention. Which group role, assumed by this client, should the nurse identify? 1. Task role of gatekeeper 2. Individual role of recognition seeker 3. Maintenance role of dominator 4. Task role of elaborator : 2. This is correct. The client is assuming the individual role of the recognition seeker. Other individual roles include the aggressor, the blocker, the dominator, the help seeke...

The nurse is caring for a patient who received a large dose of an opioid for pain control 15 minutes ago. Respirations are 10 and shallow. Arrange these actions in the priority order. Deliver naloxone Stimulate the patient Provide a sternal rub Obtain pulse oximetry : 1.) Obtain pulse oximetry 2.) Stimulate the patient 3.) Provide a sternal rub 4.) Deliver naloxone What is the priority action for the nurse after administering an IV opioid to a patient for pain management? 2 A.) m...

A patient is diagnosed with severe peptic ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. Which surgical procedure is the patient most likely to have? -vagotomy -gastrojejunostomy -hepaticojejunostomy -distal pancreatectomy : Vagotomy The primary healthcare provider prescribed four different medications for four different patients with acute pancreatitis. Which patient is most likely to have decreased gastric acid secretions? Patient A - 42 y/o; gallbladder disease - opioid narcotics Patient...

What is the purpose of documentation? : Facilitating communication among team members. Creating a legal report of care delivery. Providing consistent care from shift to shift. Improving the facility's care quality. What are some common charting formats? : - SOAPIE - Focus charting - Narrative - Problem / intervention / eval

The nurse is assessing a client after an abdominal surgery who speaks a different language. Which nonverbal assessment changes could indicate pain is present? Select all that apply. Confusion Restlessness Poor eye contact Moaning Irritability : Confusion Restlessness Moaning Irritability The ______________ response is involuntary and includes both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The sympathetic responses are seen in acute pain and include increased systolic blood press...

Which interventions are helpful when caring for a client with impaired vision? Select all that apply. Suggest the client use soft, diffuse lighting. Advise the client to avoid wearing sunglasses when outdoors. Offer large-print books and reading material. Clean the client's eyeglasses daily. Place call light and necessary items within reach. : Offer large-print books and reading material. 2 Clean the client's eyeglasses daily. Place call light and necessary items within reach. The ...

John retired from work last month after 38 years with the same corporation. He's been looking forward to retirement at the age of 65, but is concerned that the days are beginning to wear on him. Physically he does "okay." His hypertension is under control with medications and he runs 2 miles three mornings a week. He is planning a trip overseas this summer with Martha, his wife of 43 years.John has noticed that his knees feel stiff and painful in the mornings as he gets out of bed, ...