NCLEX PN Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living C. Speech and language therapist: The treatment of swallowing disorders D. Case manager: Ordering medications and treatments *Correct Response: C* Speech and language therapists assess and treat patients with a swallowing disorder; they also ...

What is the nursing process? Assess Forming nursing diagnosis Planning and Goal Setting Implementation Evaluation What are some therapeutic communication barriers? Giving advice, judging, stereotyping, being defensive, appearing distracted or uninterested, agreeing or disagreeing, appearing biased, not being a good listener or excessive probing What is HELLP Syndrome? This is preeclampsia with Liver involvement: Hemolysis(breakdown of RBCs) Elevated Liver Function Tests Low Plate...

A nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client? Standard precautions. HIV is not spread through cough or casual contact. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a pressure ulcer on his heel. Should the nurse: keep the ulcer bed dry, clean the ulcer with hydrogen peroxide, provide the client a diet high in vitamin C, or reposition them every 4 hours? Provid...

Lab Value: chloride 95-105 Lab Value: phosphorus 2.5-4.5 Therapeutic Level: Digoxin 0.8-2.0 ng/mL Therapeutic Level: Lithium 0.6-1.2 Lab Values: Potassium 3.5-5.0 Lab Value: Magnesium 1.5-2.5 Lab Value: Calcium 8.5-10.9 Lab Value: RBC Men: 4.5-6.0 Women: 4.0-5.5 What does a low RBC indicate? (3) anemia cancer hemorrhage

serum electrolyte a blood test that measures the main electrolytes in the body: sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus sodium 135-145 mEq/L potassium 3.5-5.5 mEq/L calcium 8.5-10.9 mg/L chloride 95-105 mEq/L magnesium 1.5-2.5 mEq/L phosphorus 2.5-4.5 mg/dL Hematology STUDY OF BLOOD: RBC, WBC, Plt, Hgb RBC 4.5-5.0 million WBC 5,000-10,000 Plt (platelet count) 200,000-400,000 Hgb (hemoglobin) women 12-16 gms Hgb (hemoglobin) men 14-18 gms ...

What is adenosine used for? Antiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. What is dopamine used for? A vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. What is metoprolol used for? Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate control in tachyarrhythmias. Torsades de pointes "Twisting of the points" usually do to a prolonged QT interval which is the result of electrolyte imbalances especially hypomagnesemia. Gastric lavage - Intubation and suction supplies should ...

Always, all, everyone, never, none, only, every, must. Always, all, everyone, never, none, only, every, must. Answers that include global words such as these2 should be viewed with caution because they imply that there are no exceptions. There are very few instances in which a correct answer is that absolute. Broadest, most comprehensive answers. Choose the answer that includes all the others, which is referred to here as the "umbrella effect." Test how reasonable the answer is by posing...

The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake 2. Coughing spells may be triggered by dust or smoke 3. We need to maintain respiratory precautions & a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks 4. Good hand-washing techniques need to be instituted to pre...

The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client with an application of a halo device. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if which statement is made? 1. "I will use a straw for drinking." 2. "I will drive only during the daytime." 3. "I will use caution because the device alters balance." 4. "I will wash the skin daily under the lamb's-wool liner of the vest." The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor who is receiving terbutaline sulfate ...

A, D, E The LPN is aware that state boards of nursing share what common componenets? Select all that apply. A) Establish requirements for entry into practice for RNs and LPNS. B) Determine each states pay scale for licensed nurses. C) Oversee the discipline for all licensed healthcare workers in each state. D) Define the scope of practice for RNs and LPNs E) Identify legal titles for nurses A The nurse administers the prescribed dose of NPH insulin to a patient at 0700. What time shou...