The nurse is developing health class curriculum for students aged 11 through 14 years of age. topic most important?

Reduction of risk-taking behaviors

Which intervention should the RN implement to help prevent a pt from getting a vector borne INSECTS infectious disease?

Discuss the importance of wearing insect repellent when camping

The RN notices a pt has pale, bluish feet with sores in her lower extremities that aren't healing. What should be done?

Refer to a healthcare provider to complete evaluation

Which content topic is most important for an RN to emphasize to students aged 11-14 years of age?

Reduction of risk-taking behaviors

A pt with viral conjuctivitis reports eye pain and swelling to the nurse. What instructions should the RN provide?

Hepatovax B was prescribed for a client who is allergic to yeast

An RN conducts 4 weekly classes for a pt with DM. Which info should the RN use as an outcome evaluation for the classes

Fasting glucose average readings were 20% lower at the end of the classes

An RN is concerned about the occurrence of a natural disaster r/t chemical exposure. Which action is the most important?

Elicit the company's participation in a disaster preparedness program

A Hispanic mom insists on using special candles to tx her child's ear infection. Which represents cultural accomodation?

Give the prescribed antibiotics in addition to using the candles

Hispanic mom uses candles to treat her child's ear infection. The nurse should show cultural accommodation by

Give the prescribed antibiotics in addition to using the candles

An RN discovers a female student with unequal symmetry of upper & lower back. Which intervention is the most important?

Make a referral to have the scoliosis further evaluated

An experienced UAP is working at an antepartal clinic, what can she do?

Take initial VS & urine dipstick

a farm worker comes in sick

ask about exposure to pesticides

An RN is reviewing the lab results of several pts with a hx of heart disease. Which finding should be reported ASAP?

B-type natriuretic peptide 550 pg/ml

A hospital is thinking about getting new equipment, what is cost efficient for the hospital to consider?

Can other units in the hospital use the equipment

Which type of elderly people are usually the ones that need case management?

Those who are homebound and have multiple complex problems

A migrant worker who lives in a mobile home with others reports dizziness, HA, abd. cramps & SOB. What is the priority?

Gather info about the client's recent exposure to pesticides

An infant acquires a disease via vertical transmission. Which situation should the RN investigate further?

The mother is breastfeeding the infant

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1
The nurse is developing health class curriculum for students aged 11 through 14 years of age. topic most important?
Reduction of risk-taking behaviors
Recognition of personal identity
Participation in physical exercise
Promotion of healthy dietary habits
2
Which intervention should the RN implement to help prevent a pt from getting a vector borne INSECTS infectious disease?
Instruct the pt to drink only bottled water when traveling aboard
Demonstrate the correct way to remove ticks embedded in the skin
Discuss the importance of wearing insect repellent when camping
Encourage the client to get immunizations prior to international travel
3
The RN notices a pt has pale, bluish feet with sores in her lower extremities that aren't healing. What should be done?
Create a list of foods that provide wound healing
Instruct pt to apply antibiotic ointment to sores
Refer to a healthcare provider to complete evaluation
Send the pt to the emergency room for tx
4
Nurse asks children to create a rhyme for mediteranaean diet that shows food that should be limited. what best..
Fish on a dish
Meats and sweets
Greens and beans
Berries and cherries
5
Which content topic is most important for an RN to emphasize to students aged 11-14 years of age?
Reduction of risk-taking behaviors
Recognition of personal identity
Promotion of healthy dietary habits
Participation in physical exercise
6
A pt with viral conjuctivitis reports eye pain and swelling to the nurse. What instructions should the RN provide?
HIV screening was requested by a pt having unprotected sex with 2 people
Nafcillin was taken for 10 days by a pt whose infected wound is healing
An INR of 2 was obtained for a client taking Warfarin (Coumadin)
Hepatovax B was prescribed for a client who is allergic to yeast
7
A 93 -year-old pt with co-morbidities is assessed by a home health RN. Which should be investigated further?
Caregiver Stress
Medical interactions
Social isolation
Urinary incontinence
8
An RN conducts 4 weekly classes for a pt with DM. Which info should the RN use as an outcome evaluation for the classes
Parking convenience for attendees continued to be a major concern
Demonstrate the use of a glucose meter was an effective teaching strategy
Fasting glucose average readings were 20% lower at the end of the classes
Discussion of food exchange & calories was a well-attended class
9
An RN is concerned about the occurrence of a natural disaster r/t chemical exposure. Which action is the most important?
Elicit the company's participation in a disaster preparedness program
Inform employees of their potential risk for a chemical exposure incident
Evaluate company safety procedure for prevention of chemical exposure
Determine the antidotes for the chemicals produced by the company
10
A Hispanic mom insists on using special candles to tx her child's ear infection. Which represents cultural accomodation?
Use the prescribed antibiotics & if there is no improvement use the candles
Provide the prescribed antibiotics instead of using the candles
Give the prescribed antibiotics in addition to using the candles
Don't use the candles because of the risk of fire and burns
11
Hispanic mom uses candles to treat her child's ear infection. The nurse should show cultural accommodation by
Give the prescribed antibiotics in addition to using the candles
Use the prescribed antibiotics and if no improvement, use the candles
Provide the prescribed antibiotics instead of using the candles
Do not use the candles because of the risk of fire
12
An RN discovers a female student with unequal symmetry of upper & lower back. Which intervention is the most important?
Make a referral to have the scoliosis further evaluated
Review the student's health record for a recent growth spurt
Measure the degree of the thoracic and lumbar curvature
Ask the student about her ability to participate in sports
13
An experienced UAP is working at an antepartal clinic, what can she do?
Delegate a blood draw to another experienced UAP
Complete a head-to-toe assessment
Take initial VS & urine dipstick
Conduct pt teaching
14
Which nursing intervention can be delegated to a home health aide to be completed on a home-bound client?
Perform a sterile dressing change
Evaluate a pressure ulcer
Assess the client's need for an elevated toilet seat
Apply a prosthetic device
15
a farm worker comes in sick
ask about exposure to pesticides
ask if they are a registered voter
ask who the current president is
ask if they eat pickles
16
An RN is reviewing the lab results of several pts with a hx of heart disease. Which finding should be reported ASAP?
Total cholesterol 190 mg/dl
B-type natriuretic peptide 550 pg/ml
Potassium 3.7 mEq/L
Glycosylated hemoglobin of 7%
17
A hospital is thinking about getting new equipment, what is cost efficient for the hospital to consider?
If the nurses in the hospital know how to use the equipment
The cost of the equipment
Don't choose this option
Can other units in the hospital use the equipment
18
Flu vaccines are running low, which pt should you tell to come back later when there is enough vaccines?
pt with mild flu-like symptoms
diabetic pt with agoraphobia
hypertensive pt with hemophobia
pt with low grade fever
19
A pt arrives to the ER with flu-like sx. Which info should the RN obtain to rule out exposure to anthrax spores?
Inquire about previous vaccinations for smallpox
Identify the client's personal contacts over the past week
Determine the pt's occupation
Obtain a 24 hr diet history
20
A 93y client with co-morbidities is assessed by a home health nurse. Problem is most important for nurse to investigate?
urinary incontinence
caregiver stress
medication interactions
social isolation
21
A nurse took a sleeping pill 4 hours ago. What should the charge RN do?
Allow her to sleep in a pt's room
Send her home
Give her a cup of coffee
Allow her to continue with her shift
22
Which type of elderly people are usually the ones that need case management?
Those who are homebound and have multiple complex problems
Those who show clearevidence of mental and physical declined
Those with chronic lg-term health probs needing pharmaceutical intervention
Those who live alone without close relatives
23
A migrant worker who lives in a mobile home with others reports dizziness, HA, abd. cramps & SOB. What is the priority?
Gather info about the client's recent exposure to pesticides
Determine the # and age of persons living in the mobile home
Ask about the length of his workday & frequency of rest breaks
Obtain a blood sample to assess for possible lead pain exposure
24
An RN is planning a series of health screening programs for elderly African American. Which problem should be targeted?
Sickle Cell Anemia
High Blood Presssure
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Decreased visual acuity
25
An infant acquires a disease via vertical transmission. Which situation should the RN investigate further?
The mother is breastfeeding the infant
The infant received a schedules immunization
The father gave the infant spoiled baby food
The infant was bitten by an infected mosquito

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