Master Medicine with Fun Quizzes & Brain Teasers!

after surgical evacuation and repair of a vaginal hematoma, a 3-day postpartum mother is discharged. the nurse determines that the mother needs further teaching if the new mother makes which statement?
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what food would most likely be suggested for a patient who is experiencing wasting and malnutrition
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the nurse performs a vaginal assessment on a pregnant client in labor. on assessment, the nurse notes the presence of the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. which is the initial nursing action?
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the student nurse is learning about the social milestones reached by children at different stages of development. which statement made by the student nurse demonstrates adequate knowledge on the topic?
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a client has just started treatment with rifampin for tuberculosis. which statement indicates that the client has a good understanding of this medication?
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FILL IN THE BLANK. synthesis of thromboxane a2 is inhibited by___, which is often recommended in low doses for people at risk for coronary heart disease and/or stroke.
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For most people, as exercise intensity increases from moderate intensity to high intensity, which of the following would contribute to an increase in cardiac output?Group of answer choicesIncrease in SNS activityIncrease stroke volumeIncrease in heart rateIncrease in VO2
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TRUE/FALSE. many adults fail to consume adequate amounts of , a habit that places them at risk of mild dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
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a 12-year-old boy presents to the office with his mother with concerns about daily underwear soiling with loose stools as well as small, hard stools
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A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 16 weeks gestation presents with vaginal discomfort and discharge. Nucleic acid amplification is consistent with trichomonas. Gonorrhea and chlamydia testing is negative. What is the best treatment regimen?A Administer intramuscular ceftriaxone and oral azithromycin in single dosesB Administer oral metronidazole in a single doseC Prescribe intravaginal metronidazole for 5 daysD Recommend watchful waiting and follow up with obstetrics
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a client, diagnosed with trichomonas vaginalis, is being treated with metronidazole orally. what instruction is most important for the nurse to provide this client to minimize the risk for reinfection?
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the nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with cerebral edema caused by trauma. which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer?
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a nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving lovastatin. which assessment by the nurse would indicate that there is possible damage to the patient's skeletal muscle as a result of the drug therapy?
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a 10-year-old boy is taking dextroamphetamine (dexedrine) daily for adhd. at each clinic visit, the nurse must assess the child. the priority assessment since he is on this medication would be which?
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diagnostic testing has resulted in a diagnosis of small cell lung cancer (sclc) in an older adult client. when exploring the etiology of the client's disease, what assessment question is most relevant?
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a client presenting with an androgen deficiency state is prescribed an oral anabolic steroid. why is a higher dose of steroid indicated in this situation?
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a nurse is giving discharge instructions for a client who was diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis 3 days previously. which instruction is important for the nurse to discuss when teaching the client?
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the nurse is teaching expectant parents about infant development. which parental statements indicate the need for further education? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct.
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a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis is complaining of pain with rebound tenderness. the dialysate drainage is cloudy. this symptoms is indicative of which acute complication?
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the nurse and nursing assistant are moving a client who slid down in the chair. what does the nurse encourage the assistant to avoid shearing when moving the client to a higher position in the chair?
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what medication is effectively used to treat eating disorders? group of answer choices stimulants mood stabilizers medications are generally not effective for these disorders. anti-psychotics
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when assessing a newborn for coagulation factors the perinatal nurse recalls that coagulation factors to enable the newborn to effectively clot blood after childbirth are activated by what vitamin?
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which of the following is a recommended strategy to avoid excessive intake of arsenic? a. consume a variety of grains. b. consume only domestic grains. c. consume only domestic rice. d. avoid all gr
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for an aerobic exercise such as a latin dance class, which measurement would you use to confirm that you are working at 70% to 90% of your maximal heart rate for improved cardiorespiratory fitness?
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