Question of the week for 11.30.09
A client admits to benzodiazepine dependence for over the past several years. The client is now in an outpatient detoxification program. The nurse should understand that a priority during withdrawal from any substance is which of these actions by the client?
1. Avoid alcohol use during this time
2. Rise slowly from a lying to standing position
3. Discontinue the drug by weaning
4. Expect mild physical symptoms
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
question of the week
Question of the week for 11.23.09
A pregnant woman is hospitalized for treatment of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) in the third trimester. She is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously. A nurse understands that this medication is used mainly for what purpose?
1. Maintain normal blood pressure
2. Prevent convulsive seizures
3. Decrease the respiratory rate
4. Increase uterine blood flow
A pregnant woman is hospitalized for treatment of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) in the third trimester. She is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously. A nurse understands that this medication is used mainly for what purpose?
1. Maintain normal blood pressure
2. Prevent convulsive seizures
3. Decrease the respiratory rate
4. Increase uterine blood flow
Thursday, November 19, 2009
question of the week
Question of the week for 11.16.09
A nurse is beginning nutritional counseling/teaching with a pregnant woman. What is the initial step in this interaction?
1. Teach her how to meet the needs of self and her family.
2. Explain the changes in diet necessary for pregnant women.
3. Question her understanding and use of the food pyramid.
4. Conduct a diet history to determine her normal eating routines.
A nurse is beginning nutritional counseling/teaching with a pregnant woman. What is the initial step in this interaction?
1. Teach her how to meet the needs of self and her family.
2. Explain the changes in diet necessary for pregnant women.
3. Question her understanding and use of the food pyramid.
4. Conduct a diet history to determine her normal eating routines.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
question of the week
Question of the week for 11.09.09
A client telephones the community clinic to ask about a home pregnancy test she used this morning. A nurse should understand that the presence of which hormone strongly suggests that a woman is pregnant?
1. Estrogen
2. Human chorionic gonadotropin
3. Alpha-fetoprotein
4. Progesterone
A client telephones the community clinic to ask about a home pregnancy test she used this morning. A nurse should understand that the presence of which hormone strongly suggests that a woman is pregnant?
1. Estrogen
2. Human chorionic gonadotropin
3. Alpha-fetoprotein
4. Progesterone
Sunday, November 8, 2009
question of the week
Question of the week for 11.02.09
A nurse is teaching a group of college students about breast self-examination. A student asks for the best time to perform the monthly self-exam. What is the best reply by the nurse?
1. The first of every month, because it is easiest to remember
2. Right after the period ends, when your breasts are less tender
3. Do the exam at the same day and time every month
4. Ovulation, or mid-cycle is the best time to detect changes
A nurse is teaching a group of college students about breast self-examination. A student asks for the best time to perform the monthly self-exam. What is the best reply by the nurse?
1. The first of every month, because it is easiest to remember
2. Right after the period ends, when your breasts are less tender
3. Do the exam at the same day and time every month
4. Ovulation, or mid-cycle is the best time to detect changes
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