EAQ #2

atenolol 150 mg by mouth is prescribed for a client with hypertension. Each tablet contains 50 mg. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number.

3 tablets 150 mg x 1 tablet/50 mg = 3 tablets

phenytoin suspension 200 mg is prescribed for a client with epilepsy. The suspension contains 125 mg/ 5 mL. how many milliliters will the nurse administer? Record you answer using a whole number.

8 mL 200 mg x 5 mL/125 mg = 8 mL

which required noninvasive assessment and management skills certification would the nurse need to perform airway maintenance and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)? a) basic life support (BLS) b) certified emergency nurse (CEN) c) advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) d) pediatric advanced life support (PALS)

a) basic life support (BLS)

which age-related effects on the immune system occur in the older client? a) increased autoantibodies b) increased expression of IL-2 receptors c) increased delayed hypersensitivity reaction d) increased primary and secondary antibody responses

a) increased autoantibodies

which condition contraindicates the use of ginseng herbal therapy? a) pregnancy b) schizophrenia c) bipolar depression d) alzheimer disease

a) pregnancy

which area of the client's body would the nurse consider a high risk for developing a pressure injury when caring for an older adult with Alzheimer type dementia who consistently sleeping in a semi-fowler position in bed? a) sacrum b) scapulae c) ischia spine d) grater trochanter

a) sacrum - the center of the greatest body mass

which antidepressant medication is a selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor? a) selegiline b) phenelzine c) isocarboxazid d) tranycypromine

a) selegiline

which team member acts as a liaison between the health care facility and the media? a) triage officer b) public information officer c) medical command physician d) hospital incident commander

b) public information officer

which team member is MOST accountable when delegating a task to the health care team? a) certified technician b) registered nursed (RN) c) licensed practical nurse (LPN) d) Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)

b) registered nursed (RN)

which guidelines would the nurse consider when planning care for a hospitalized older client with Alzheimer disease? a) physical contact will increase dependency needs. b) routines provide stability for clients with neurocongitive disorders. c) regressive behavior should be interrupted immediately. d) procedures do not have to be explained to clients with neurocognitive disorders.

b) routines provide stability for clients with neurocongitive disorders.

which health care team member is familiar with all the needs of any individual client? a) orderly b) social worker c) charge nurse d) unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)

c) charge nurse

which statement describes a client that is in true labor? a) contractions occur every 10 minutes with no change in frequency over 2 hours, and the cervix is closed. b) contractions are not evident; the cervix is dilated 3 cm and 50% effaced, and these is no change after 4 hours of staying out of bed. c) contractions occur every 5 to 10 minutes; the cervix is dilated 2 cm and 75 % effaced, and dilation has increased to 3 cm in 2 hours. d) contractions are irregular, occurring every 10 to 15 minutes; the cervix is dilated one fingertip and is 50% effaced, and there is no change with 4 hours of bed rest.

c) contractions occur every 5 to 10 minutes; the cervix is dilated 2 cm and 75 % effaced, and dilation has increased to 3 cm in 2 hours

which condition is contraindicated for st. johns wort herbal therapy? a) anxiety b) seizures c) dementia d) cardiac disease

c) dementia

which health care team member is responsible for analyzing the knowledge and work of newly hired unlicensed assistive personnel before delegating a task? a) charge nurse b) associate nurse c) registered nurse (RN) d) Nursing manager

c) registered nurse (RN)

a client is to receive 0.2g of sin sulfate by mouth. Each tablet contains 110 mg. How many tablet will the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number.

2 tablets 0.22 g x 1000 mg/g x 1 tablet/110 mg = 2 tablets

which actions by the nurse would be therapeutic after obtaining the consent of an adolescent girl who is concerned about her body image amputation of a leg for bone cancer? a) encouraging her peers to visit b) keeping her lower body covered c) placing her in a room by herself d) limiting her visitors to the family

a) encouraging her peers to visit

a client with a history of schizophrenia, who responds poorly to medication, is now being treated for acute depression. Which information would the nurse provide in light of the information elicited from the medication list and laboratory results? a) "come in for weekly blood tests to monitor for medication-induced agranulocytosis." b) "report incidents of unusual bleeding or easy bruising while taking fluoxetine." c) "expect to be prescribed only 1 week 's supply of fluoxetine at a time." d) "consume a high-protein diet to offset the risk of anemia while taking clozapine."

a) "come in for weekly blood tests to monitor for medication-induced agranulocytosis."

which emergeny severity index (ESI) level would be considered a high PRIORITY for the nurse caring for clients in the emergency department (ED)? a) ESI - 1 b) ESI - 2 c) ESI - 3 d) ESI - 4

a) ESI - 1

which component of delegation is the ability to perform duties in a specific role? a) authority b) responsibility c) accountability d) legal authority

a) authority

a client who has been taking the prescribed dose of zolpidem for 5 days returns to the clinic for a follow-up visit. Which statement by the client indicates the medication has been effective? a) "I have less pain b) "I have been sleeping better." c) "my blood glucose is under control" d) " my blood pressure is coming down."

b) "I have been sleeping better." zolpidem treats patient with insomnia

the nurse explains to the parents of a 6-year-old child with a pinworm infestation how pinworms are transmitted. Which statement indicated that the teaching has been understood? a) "we need to keep the cat off the bed." b) "she needs to wash her hands before eating anything. c) "she needs to cover her mouth whenever she coughs." d) "we need to tell the school so that they cafeteria can be cleaned."

b) "she needs to wash her hands before eating anything."

which information will the nurse include when providing education to the family of an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus? a) "your teen will need insulin injections for the rest of her life." b) "the most important interventions are good nutrition and portion control. " c) "this is a condition where the body produced antibodies against its own cells." d) this condition causes weight loss and increased appetite, thirst, and urination."

b) "the most important interventions are good nutrition and portion control. "

which information would the nurse provide to maintain a positive self-image during treatment of a 13-year-old with idiopathic scoliosis who is upset about the treatment regimen and is worried about being different from peers? a) remind the client of consequences if he or she refused treatment b) help investigate appropriate clothing to minimize appearance of the brace c) disregard negative characteristics and focus on positive attributes d) refer the client for psychological counseling until the treatment program is completed.

b) help investigate appropriate clothing to minimize appearance of the brace

which health care team member is the designated delegator? a) unit secretary b) nurse manager c) registered nurse (RN) d) licensed practical nurse (LPN)

b) nurse manager

which component of delegation is retained while the delegator is delegating the client's care task to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a) authority b) supervision c) responsibility d) accountability

d) accountability

which toxic effect would the nurse find in a client who has overdosed on isocarboxazid? a) mydriasis b) bradycardia c) hypothermia d) circulatory collapse

d) circulatory collapse

when evaluating fluid loss for a client with burns, which relationship between a client's burned body surface area and fluid loss would the nurse consider? a) equal b) unrelated c) inversely related d) directly proportional

d) directly proportional

a client is receiving haloperidol for agitation, and the nurse is monitoring the client for side effects. which response indentured by the nurse is unrelated to an extrapyramidal tract effect? a) akathisia b) opisthotonos c) oculogyric crisis d) hypertensive crisis

d) hypertensive crisis

which information would the nurse share with an adolescent girl with a seizure disorder refusing to wear a medical alert bracelet that may help her wear the bracelet consistently? a) hide the bracelet under long-sleeved clothes. b) wear the bracelet the engaging in contact sports. c) ask her friends to wear bracelets that look like hers. d) select a bracelet similar to bracelets worn by her peers.

d) select a bracelet similar to bracelets worn by her peers.

which action is accurate in explaining how neuroleptic medications act in the body to promote mental health for clients diagnosed with schizophrenia? a) they inhibit enzymes at the postsynaptic receptor site. b) they decrease serotonin at the postsynaptic receptor site. c) they increase dopamine uptake at the postsynaptic receptor site. d) they block access to dopamine receptors at the postsynaptic receptor site.

d) they block access to dopamine receptors at the postsynaptic receptor site.