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What 3 things are included in a community assessment? - 1. Identifying community needs 2. Clarifying problems 3. Identify community strengths and resources A community is a group of people that share something in common such as.... (3 things) - 1. Geographic loc

. In 1988, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a report on the future of public health and its mission that defined public health as: a. what public-private partnerships do to treat vulnerable populations. b. what the government does to ensure that vital programs are in place. c. what the U.S. Public Health Service does to prevent disease, promote health, and deliver services. d. what society does collectively to ensure the conditions in which people can be healthy. correct answe...

A nurse is caring for a client who requires bed rest and has a prescription for antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Remove the stockings at least once per shift. A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should perform which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWERS Auscultate lung sounds A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin administration. Wh...

3. Foods containing the most amount of calories Incorrect - While this is a good practice, in light of the information given, this is not the greatest priority. 4. Foods containing the most amount of fiber Incorrect - While this is a good practice, in light of the information given, this is not the greatest priority. A nurse is caring for a patient scheduled to have cataract surgery. The patient asks why they developed cataracts and how they can prevent it from happening again. What is t...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) uses a corticosteroid inhaler bid. Which adverse effect is associated with this medication? a. Mucositis b. Plaque c. Xerostomia d. Candidiasis ANS: D Medications that predispose a patient to candidiasis are those that suppress the immune system, including immunosuppressants, corticosteroids, cytotoxics, and broad spectrum antibiotics. Educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene following prescri...

A patient receiving TPN with lipids thru a central line placed in the subclavian vein. Which complication is most closely associated with this type of fluid administration? A. Fractured ribs B. Pneumothorax C. Mental confusion D. Allergic reaction Pneumothorax A patient who is 28 weeks' gestation undergoes a nonstress test when she noticed that the baby hasn't moved recently. the results are considered reactive. What does this mean? A. the baby has normal heart rate acceleratio...

The nurse is one of several people who witness a vehicle hit a pedestrian at a fairly low speed on a small street. The individual is dazed and tries to get up, and the leg appears fractured. The nurse should plan to perform which action? - Correct-answer-Stay with the person and encourage the person to remain still. The nurse witnesses a client sustain a fall and suspects that the client's leg may be fractured. Which action is the priority? - Correct-answer-Immobilize the leg before...

When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what should you remember or use and what is the exception? 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...

Which respiratory emergency presents with fever, cough, pleuritic chest pain, and crackles that do not clear with coughing? Asthma, pulmonary edema, chronic bronchitis OR Pneumonia - ANSWER Pneumonia Pneumonia presents with fever, cough, pleuritic chest pain, and lung sounds (such as crackles) that do not usually clear with coughing.. Which respiratory emergency causes permanent abnormal enlargement of the air spaces? Asthma, pulmonary edema, emphysema, pulmonary embolus - ANSWER Emphys...

For a patient with beta-blocker toxicity, you should prepare for which intervention? - ANSWER Transcutaneous pacer insertion Patients with beta-blocker toxicity may require transcutaneous pacing to treat bradycardia caused by the toxicity. Hemodialysis haslimited usefulness in patients with beta-blocker toxicity. In addition to calcium gluconate, which drugs may be administered to treat calcium channel blocker toxicity? A. Sodium bicarbonate and amiodarone (Cordarone) B. Flumazenil (Roma...