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Which bacteria live in the large intestine and act to protect the body by preventing the overgrowth of other microorganisms? a.) bile b.) pathogens c.) normal flora d.) c. diff Normal flora
Which is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)? Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which action would the nurse implement when assessing a postoperative patient who had a urinary catheter discontinued 8 hrs ago, is tolerating fluids, but is unable to void? Perform a bladder scan
Which term would the nurse use for factors related to health of individuals and groups that explain why some people experience poorer health than others? Determinants of health
Which statement by the nurse is true regarding the health disparities associated with patients of a minority group? "Bias and prejudice can affect health care-seeking behavior in these people."
Which drug is prescribed to stabilize vital signs and prevent seizures and delirium in a patient withdrawing from alcohol? Lorazepam
The nurse must have which minimum qualification to become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)? a master's degree in nursing
Which explanation would a nurse give for the term "genome"? Genome is the entire genetic constitution of an individual
Which clinical manifestations would the nurse assessing a patient with renal calculi expect to identify? Vomiting and flank pain
Which regulation protects the privacy of the patient and promotes confidentiality? HIPAA
When extracellular fluid and intracellular fluid have the same osmolality, which term would the nurse use? isotonic
IV order reads 1000mL of NS with 40 mEq KCl/L at 125 mL/hr". The nurse needs to add KCl to the liter of NS. The unit's medication supply has a stock of KCl 5 mEq/mL. The nurse would need to draw up __mL of KCl to add to the IV solution. 8ml
When monitoring patients on the ICU, which central venous oxygen sat. (Scv o2/ SvO2) reading would the nurse expect to report to the health provider immediately? 54% (normal is 60-80%)
Which is a microorganism capable of causing disease? Pathogen
Which folk healer might be used by Hispanic/Latino patients prior to seeking care in a medical clinic or hospital? Curandero
Which medication would the nurse associate to the treatment of a patient with hyponatremia secondary to heart failure and liver cirrhosis? Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Which containment device would the nurse use when needing to direct a patient's urine into a drainage bag? Penile sheath
Which personal traits buffer the effects of stress? Resilience, hardiness, attitude and optimism
To calculate a patient's cardiac output (CO) when the stroke volume is 60mL and the heart rate is 70BPM, the nurse would use the formula: CO= SV x HR. Which value would the nurse document as the patient's CO? 4.2L
Which topics are included in the Joint Commission's (TJC's) accreditation standards regarding the fundamental rights of patients receiving information about their care? SATA Diagnosis, prognosis, treatment
Which diagnostic test is used to measure the efficiency of gas transfer in the lung and tissue oxygenation? Arterial blood gases
Which percentage of community-dwelling older adults in the U.S. suffer from elder mistreatment? 2-10%
Which action by a nurse in a community-based clinic can help to address potential disparities with a large Hispanic population? Providing translators and materials in the Spanish language
Which qualification determines elder mistreatment (EM)? EM is an intentional act that causes a risk for harm to the elderly.
Identify the primary function of the kidneys. SATA Maintaining the body's internal homeostasis Filtering and removing waste products from the body
Created by: Nk10
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