CORRECT ANSWERS -LATEST UPDATE
what type of communication and leadership is it if the person says "do it my way"? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Aggressive communication/authoritarian leader
What type of communication and leadership is it if the persons says "Whatever...as long
as you like me." - CORRECT ANSWERS-Passive communication/laissez-faire leader
What type of communication and leadership is it if the person says "Lets consider the
options available."? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assertive communication/democratic
leader
What are the five rights of delegation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. right task
2. right circumstance
3. right person
4. right direction/communication
5. right supervision
What skills are needed for Supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-Be able to:
give direction/guidance
evaluate/monitor
following up
What is the acronym S-BAR stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It is a interdisciplinary
communication strategy that promotes effective communication between caregivers
S = situation - State the issue or problem
B = background - provide history
A = assessment - most recent VS and current findings
R = recommendation - state what should be done
What are the 3 categories of pain medications - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. non-opioids:
for mild pain or in combination for moderate pain
2. Opioids: for moderate to severe pain
3. Co-analgesic or adjuvant drugs (i.e. anticonvulsants, antidepressants) for neuropathic
pain
Name 4 types of Nonopioid Analgesics - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Acetaminophen:
Tylenol
2. Salicylates: Aspirin, Trilisate
3. NSAIDS: ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Ketorolac, Diclofenac
4. COX-2 inhibitors: Celebrex
What type of drug is Aspirin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non opioid Analgesic
,Salicylates
Choline magnesium trisaliclate (Trilisate) is another type of non opioid Analgesic
salicylates
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is what type of drug?
What is the maximum recommended dosage?
What should you monitor? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nonopioid Analgesics.
Max dose: 4000 mg (4 g) in 24 hrs
Monitor liver function
What have NSAIDs (except aspirin) been linked to and what type of patient should not
take NSAIDs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-NSAIDs (except aspirin) have been linked to a
higher risk for increased cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction, stroke,
and heart failure. Patients who have just had heart surgery should not take NSAIDs.
NSAIDs are very hard on the stomach. NO NSAIDs for Cardiac patient.
At what pain level should an Opioid Analgesic be considered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Pain level of 6 or greater. Opioids are used for moderate to severe pain.
DO NOT delegate what you can EAT - CORRECT ANSWERS-E = evaluate
A = assess
T = teach
What are some examples of Non-opioid Analgesic pain medications - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Salicylates:
- Aspirin
- Choline magnesium trisalcylate (Trilisate)
NSAIDs:
- Ibuprofen
- Indomethacin
- Ketorolac
- Diclofenac K
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors
- Celecoxib
What are some types of Analgesics (used for moderate to severe pain)? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Mu agonists
- Morphine
- Hydromorphone
- Methadone
- Levorphanol
- Fentanyl
- Oxycodone
- Codeine (Tylenol No.3)
, Mixed agonist-antagonists
- Pentazocine
-Butorphanol
Partial agonists
- Nuprenorphine
-Buprenorphine plus naloxone
Adjuvant drugs
- used for neuropathic pain
- Antiepileptic drugs, antidepressants, and anesthetics are prescribed alone or in
combination with opioids for neuropathic pain,
- Corticosteroids
When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what should you
remember or use and what is the exception? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Use the ABC
rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use
C-A-B for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in
distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should do something. If the pt
has diaphorisis you should always do something.
How should you address questions related to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and security needs,
love and belonging needs, self esteem needs and finally self actualization needs.
*When a physiological need is not addressed in the question, look for the option that
addresses safety.
If a question is related to the nursing process, read the question to determine the step of
the nursing process. What are the steps in the nursing process and what kind of
question might be related to that step. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assessment question
address the gathering and verification of data.
Analysis questions require the nurse to: interpret data, collect additional information,
identify and communicate nursing diagnoses and determine the health team's ability to
meet the pts needs.
Planning questions ask about determining, prioritizing, and modifying outcomes of care.
Implementation questions reflect the management and organization of care and the
assignment and delegation of tasks. Be prepared for questions on client teaching.
Evaluation questions focus on comparing the actual outcomes of care with the expected
outcomes and on communicating and documenting findings.
What are the normal ranges for H&H? What are the nursing implications - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Hemoglobin - Male 14-18 Female 12-16 Newborn 14-24