What does the 44 year old man tell the nurse about asthma?
A 44-year-old man has come to the clinic with an asthma exacerbation. He tells the nurse that his father and brother also suffer from asthma, as does his 15-year-old son. The nurse explains that this is an allergic response based on a genetic predisposition.
What is the nurse reinforcing teaching to the client teaching about?
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the client teaching about healthy sleep habits. Which of the following statements by the client alerts the nurse that further teaching is indicated? A. "I don't take naps throughout the day."
What is the first action of the nurse according to Nur?
Rationale: According to the Safety and Risk Reduction priority framework, the first action by the nurse is to verify the client's identity. Decks in NUR 101 - Final ExamClass (3):
What should a nurse do if a client refuses mechanical ventilation?
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed mechanical ventilation. The client states that she does not want to undergo this treatment. The nurse should A. recognize that the client has a legal right to refuse treatment. B. verify the client's request with the client's power of attorney of health care.
What is a nurse teaching?
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of migraine headaches about interventions to reduce pain at the onset of a migraine. What instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. place a warm compress on your forehead. b. darken the lights.
What is the teaching of a nurse with Parkinson's disease?
The nurse should include in the teaching that what manifestations is the priority? a. dysphagia.
What is the meaning of aura in nursing?
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of simple partial seizures about auras. What statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. an aura is a sensory warning that a seizure is imminent. b. an aura is a continuous seizure in which seizures occur in rapid succession.
What is a rehab nurse?
A nurse in a rehab center is performing an assessment for a client who is recovering from a left-hemisphere stroke. What finding should the nurse expect?
How long does it take for a nurse to use an epinephrine pen?
A nurse is reviewing how to use an epinephrine auto-injector with a child and parents. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the child and parents state that after injection they will hold the pen in place for approximately: 1- 5 seconds. 2- 10 seconds. 3- 30 seconds.
What is a hypersensitivity reaction?
The ED nurse knows that a hypersensitivity reaction may be characterized by an immediate reaction beginning within minutes of exposure to an antigen.
What is a nurse teaching?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is being discharged following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations, four times a day from an albuterol (Proventil) metered-dose inhaler. The nurse determines that the client understands the teaching when the client.
What is ATI test 4 practice assessment?
ATI - Test 4 Practice Assessment#N#A nurse is preparing to administer medications to an older adult client who had a cerebrovacsular accident (CVA) and has difficulty swallowing medications. The client asks teh nurse if the prescribed enteric-coated aspirin (Ecotrin) can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?#N#A. "That would release all the medication at once, rather than over time."#N#B. "I will crush it and mix it in some ice cream for you."#N#C. "If I crush it you may experience a stomach ache or indigestion."#N#D. "If I do that some of the medication will be inactivated by stomach acid."
What is ATI test 4?
ATI - Test 4 Practice Assessment#N#The on-coming nurse arrives for her shift and is asked to count the narcotics with the off-going nurse. The on-coming nurse should be the nurse who does which of the following?#N#A. Visually counts the actual number of the narcotics in the locked narcotic cabinet after the previous nurse leaves the unit.#N#B. Visually counts the actual number of the narcotics that remain in the locked narcotic cabinet before the previous nurse leaves the unit.#N#C. Visually counts the actual sign-out sheet for the balance of the narcotics administered by nurses before the previous nurse leaves the unit.#N#D. Visually counts the actual sign-out sheets for the balance of narcotics administered by nurses after the nurse leaves the unit.
What is a 124 nurse?
124. The nurse is assigned to care for a female client with complete right-sided hemiparesis. The nurse plans care knowing that this condition:
What is a female client's neurological deficit?
A female client has a neurological deficit involving the limbic system. Specific to this type of deficit, the nurse would document which of the following information related to the client’s behavior. a. Is disoriented to person, place, and time.
What does a nurse administer to a client?
A nurse administers an oral medication to a client. The client reports itching 30 min later. Which of the following represents appropriate documentation of this client finding?
What is a nurse's job?
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed mechanical ventilation. The client states that she does not want to undergo this treatment. The nurse should. A. recognize that the client has a legal right to refuse treatment. B. verify the client's request with the client's power of attorney of health care.
What is an interpreter nurse?
A nurse is caring for a client who does not speak English. An interpreter is assisting the nurse with the client's admission to the hospital. The nurse should:
What is the first actin a nurse should take to prevent further injury?
Covering the wound with a most sterile dressing is the first actin the nurse should take to prevent further injury. 7. ATI - Test 1 Practice Assessment. A nurse is caring for an alert and competent older adult who comes to the hospital accompanied by her son for elective cataract extraction.
What is ATI practice assessment?
ATI - Test 1 Practice Assessment#N#A nurse is caring for an unidentified client who has been brought in unconscious to the trauma center. Upon the client's arrival, the surgeon determines that he requires immediate surgical intervention for acute intra-abdominal bleeding. The nurse should understanding that consent for the surgery#N#A. can be implied, since the client is in critical condition#N#B. must be obtained from fa relative of the client.#N#C. should be obtained from an officer of the court.#N#D. will be delayed until the client is identified.
What is ATI test 1?
ATI - Test 1 Practice Assessment#N#A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured hip and is postoperative open reduction and internal fixation. The client has a closed-suction drain extending out of the wound.#N#A. prevent fluid from accumulating in the wound.#N#B. eliminate pain from the surgical site.#N#C. prevent the development of a wound infection.#N#D. eliminate the need for wound irrigations.
What is a nosocomial infection?
A nosocomial infection occurs following exposure of the client to a contaminated environment during hospitalization.
What does AP stand for in nursing?
A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) taking the call light away and reprimanding him for using it frequently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Is leaving the hospital against medical advice?
The client should be informed that leaving the hospital is against medical advice (AMA), and this should be documented in the client's medical record.
Can a nurse give information about a client?
The nurse should give no information about the client and refer the calls to the nursing supervisor or follow established procedure in the institution. HIPAA regulations make it illegal for the nurse to share this information with anyone without the client's consent. 12. ATI - Test 1 Practice Assessment.