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RNSG 1261 Medical-Surgical Nursing Patricia Young- Infection Pain- Focused Exam Nursing Notes. Focused Exam: Infection (Part 2 of 2) Gerontology - Fall 2021, RNSG 1261 Return to Assignment (/assignments//) Shadow Health will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on September 13th, 2021 between 07:00 AM ET and 07:30 AM (/site_notice_dismissals?from_flash=true&site_notic ET. Attempts will be disabled during this time period. Once the maintenance window concludes, assignments will be availab...

Scenario PSY 3 Pre-Simulation Quiz 1. According to the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice, the nurse identifies the patient’s actual or potential health related problems during which standard of care? A. Standard II (Nursing Diagnosis) B. Standard III (Outcomes Identification C. Standard IV (Planning) D. Standard I (Assessment) A. Standard II (Nursing Diagnosis 2. A nurse should form a contract with a patient during which stage of the nurse-patient relationship? ...

Scenario PSY 1 Post-simulation Quiz ANSWERS 1. Cecil Whitver’s diagnosis of depression signals that he is at an increased risk for suicide. Which characteristics does he have that will potentially increase his risk for a suicide attempt? Select all that apply. a. Age b. Retired c. Religion d. Gender e. Race 2. When caring for a patient diagnosed with major depression, a nurse notes that the patient demonstrates a delayed response when responding to questions. Which action by the nurs...

Scenario PSY 4 Post-simulation Quiz ANSWERS

Scenario PSY 4 Pre-Simulation Quiz ANSWERS 1. The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who has been involuntarily committed to the facility for mental health treatment. The student nurse shadowing the nurse asks how long a patient may be kept with this type of commitment. Which should be included in the nurse’s response? a. Open-ended and will be determined by the physician b. Varies by state statute c. 1 week d. 12 to 24 hours 2. The nurse is caring for a patient who voluntarily so...

HESI Patient Reviews: Adult Health – Respiratory Health Problems Ms. Frank Mrs. Frank also had sputum specimens tested for cytology. Cytology involves examining sputum for: Hint A. any evidence of microorganisms B. unusual cells C. acid-fast bacilli D. antibodies You are often required to obtain sputum specimens from patients. Which of the following should be carried out when obtaining a sputum specimen? Select all that apply (there are 3 correct answers). Hint A. A sterile specime...

Pain – Natalie Harmon 1. Which information obtained by the nurse is most likely to influence Natalie’s perception of her pain? a. Natalie’s parents live in the same neighborhood and often help with the children b. Natalie’s 4-year-old enjoys being the “big brother” to his baby sister c. Natalie was a first grade teacher before having children but now stays home d. Natalie’s younger child is an infant who feeds every 3 hours 2. To assess the quality of Natalie’s pain, the n...

You question Dave regarding his immunization status. Your initial concern is determining his potential susceptibility to __________ infection. Hint A. staphylococcus B. tetanus C. hepatitis D. streptococcus Your time with Dave has been brief, but you are able to set priorities for his care. Which of the following is pertinent and most important for Dave's care at this time? Hint A. Impaired Physical Mobility related to injured left thigh B. Fear related to potentially-serious injury ...

Pre-Quiz MEDSURG: Scenario 5 – Margaret C. 1. Which position does the patient need to assume for a thoracentesis of the left lung? A. Flat in reverse Trendelenburg's B. Sitting at the bedside with arms on the overbed table C. On the right side D. Supine in high Fowler's with arms raised 2. The nurse should suspect a respiratory condition when the patient complains of which symptoms? A. Chest pain, edema, and dyspnea B. Cough, dyspnea, and sputum production C. Headache, palpitation...

Pre-SIM Quiz MedSurg: Scenario 1 The nurse applies oxygen, as prescribed, at 2 L to a patient with emphysema. Which information would most indicate that this measure has been effective? A. PaO2 38% B. Speech clear C. O2 Sat 90% D. Pulse rate of 124 A patient has COPD. Which of the disease conditions would cause you to classify the patient into this category? A. Hypertension B. Emphysema C. Osteoporosis D. Pneumonia The nurse is most concerned with the fact that a patient with phreni...