Aspect of the nervous system

In the Annenberg Sensation and Perception video, a near stimulus that acts directly on an aspect of the nervous system, exemplified by the effect of the light waves on the retina of the eye is an example of a _____ stimulus. 1. distal 2. proximal 3. retinal 4. receptor

How to care for a new ostomy

While the RN is trying to help the patient and family learn how to care for a new ostomy, the patient refuses to participate. What action should the RN take first to help the patient learn the ostomy care process?

 

Focus teaching with the family.

Ask patient why they do not want to learn.

Inform patient they will need to know this for discharge.

Report refusal to learn to ordering health care provider.

Information presentation for the clinical staff

As a member of the clinical staff with informatics education, the CIO has requested that you develop a training and information presentation for the clinical staff that will:
 Identify two or more issues with the existing system

Approaches to addressing vulnerability

Given its various structures, there are different approaches to addressing vulnerability and demonstrating financial specialists’ reactions to it.[116] Instrument in each market period, and there would be no correspondence industry.

How sociological theories are used in nursing

Search the nursing literature and identify at least two articles or studies describing how sociological theories are used in nursing. In your post, summarize the articles and explain how they can be applied to your nursing practice.

Extensive thoracic surgery

An LPN is working in a critical care area and has been assisting in the care of a client who underwent extensive thoracic surgery. The client’s condition has deteriorated, and the need for ventilation is being considered. Assigning responsibility for care for this client to the LPN, in this case, would be inappropriate based on the: (provide a rationale for your answer please)

 

  1. Level of Supervision
  2. Extent of patient interaction
  3. Stability
  4. Potential for harm

3. What patient would you consider a priority and provide a rationale as to why?

  • A Patient asking for Morphine with a broken wrist or
  • A patient with a pressure ulcer/wound in need of an antibiotic

 

4. Please prioritize the order in which you would see these patients (1-4) and provide a rationale for your #1

  • A diabetic patient whose blood sugar at 6:50 A.M. was 40 and who just received 50% dextrose for a hypoglycemic episode.
  • A patient with pneumonia who was treated for a temperature of 100.5 °F at 4:00 A.M. Current vitals include SpO2 of 96% on 2 L oxygen via nasal cannula
  • A patient who was admitted 2 days ago with chest pain; his troponin I results have been normal in the 48 hours since admission.  He is currently watching TV.
  • A patient with peptic ulcer disease who has pulled out the peripheral IV catheter and is scheduled to receive a dose of famotidine (Pepcid) at 8:00 A.M.

5. A LPN is given a patient assignment for the day. Which of the following clients should be re-assigned to the RN? (Please provide a rationale)

    1. A patient with an NG/OG tube and the pH aspirate is 3
    2. A patient with asthma that requires a non-rebreather mask

6. Define the following and name and example for each

    1. Proton Pump Inhibitors
    2. Antacids

Caring for a woman who experienced interpersonal violence

The RN is caring for a woman who experienced interpersonal violence from her spouse of 15 years. Which nursing intervention would assist with empowering this patient?

-Identify a family member to help solve family problems.

-Teach her how to avoid conflicts with her spouse.

-Help her recognize ways she is dependent on her abuser.

A client with Alzheimer’s disease has had recent episodes of confabulation. The client is most likely in which stage of Alzheimer’s?

 

Stage 5

Stage 4

Stage 3

Delivery of care for an elderly patient with hyperglycemia

During delivery of care for an elderly patient with hyperglycemia, identify what considerations were required to reflect their needs related to cultural and religious diversity, Age and gender differences, Physical, psychological and social needs

What factors contribute to the development of the syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is an increasing issue in the US. What factors contribute to the development of the syndrome, who is more at risk for this syndrome, and how does this syndrome intersect for higher rates of obesity and the development of increased risks of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes? What pharmacology intervention and inter-professional input may help control aspects of metabolic syndrome?

Controlling costs and improving the quality of health care?

As health care costs continue to rise dramatically in the United States, one major issue that must be addressed is access to health care for the uninsured and underinsured. Which plan’s expanded health care coverage to uninsured Americans is aimed at controlling costs and improving the quality of health care?

Medicaid

Medicare

Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)