Hesi prep

When assessing for the irreversible effects of possible lead poisoning, the nurse should focus on what system

Central nervous system

Which explanation for standard precautions would the nurse give when discussing the potential for cross contamination with the nursing assistants on a surgical unit

Decreases the risk of transmitting unidentified pathogens

Test to confirm diagnoses of meningitis

Lumbar puncture

Which protein source would the nurse avoid suggesting to an orthodox jewish family

Pork

United Church of Christ

Religious group that practices infant baptism

Sterilization

Removal of all organisms

A client who is hyperventilating is at risk for what complication

Respiratory alkalosis

In which position would the nurse place the infant who is receiving intermittent nasogastric tube feedings

Semi-Fowler

Which extrapyramidal side effect of antipsychotic medications may be irreversible

Tardive dyskinesia (an extrapyramidal response characterized by vermicular movements and protrusion of the tongue, chewing and puckering movements)

Prevalent genetic disease in jewish population

Tay-Sachs disease (autosomal recessive trait)

Symptoms for a migraine

Tearing, nausea, irritability, depression, hypersensitivity to light and sound, severe unilateral pain in temple or eye area

Vitamin k

Can be prescribed to a client that had a warfarin overdose

Which is true regarding the placement of a nasogastric tube for a two month old infant

A pacifier will be offered to lessen gagging and allow easier insertion of the tube

Which therapeutic intervention would most likely be required for a newborn with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

A pavlik harness (promotes hip abduction and flexion)

Captopril

ACE inhibitor that prevents formation of angiotensin II this reduces peripheral resistance and fluid volume.

Delegation

Allows for nurse to focus on one task at a time through the use of assistive personnel.

Clomiphene

An infertility treatment that can cause breast pain. May cause multiple pregnancies

Hemoptysis is defined as:

Blood in sputum

Which assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect a toddler age client is experiencing physical abuse

Bruises in various stages of healing

A client with type 2 diabetes taking an oral hypoglycemic agent is scheduled for a serum glucose test in the morning. The client asks the nurse what to do prepare for this test? Which statement by nurse reflects accurate information

Do not ingest anything before the test

An adolescent, newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, asks the nurse about exercise. What would be the nurse's best response?

Extra snacks may be needed before exercise

Elevated ketone levels occur from

Fats

Which component of hand-washing is most important for removing microorganisms

Friction

Which type of infection would the nurse expect to find in the nails of a client who has artificial nails applied and reports redness, swelling, and pain around nails

Fungal infection

Which outcome is the primary goal of the nurse administering medications to a client with a hiatal hernia

Increase lower esophageal sphincter pressure this is to prevent gastric contents from entering esophagus

Moro reflex

Infant reflex where a baby will startle in response to a loud sound or sudden movement.

Which medication is prescribed to an infant with congenital syphilis

Intravenous penicillin

Which characteristic describes the holistic belief system. Select all that apply

The mind and body are a single unit The system teaches clients to take responsibility of their own health Aspects of health include physical, emotional, and spiritual

Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)

The pt is able to self-administer pain relieving drugs as necessary

Stimulation of labor is contradicted for which condition

Total placenta previa (requires cesarean birth)

Which precaution is needed when caring for a 7 yr old child who is HIV positive

Use gloves when in contact with body fluids

Which client is at greatest risk for brain tumor

White male

Which medication is appropriate for treating symptoms of schizophrenia

Ziprasidone (neurologic that reduces psychosis)

ketosis

condition resulting from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, in which the body has an abnormal concentration of ketone bodies resulting from excessive fat metabolism (Carbohydrate)

Teratogenic drugs

drugs that cause birth defects. An increase in the dosage and exposure may increase malformations.