Master Medicine with Fun Quizzes & Brain Teasers!

a certified family nurse practitioner with an msn degree in family practice who works in a clinic serving patients who have connective tissue disorders refers to himself as a clinical geneticist. is this title appropriate?
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a client with hyperthyroidism is being treated with medication that blocks the activity of thyroid-stimulating hormone. her care team has determined that she has been overproducing tsh. this client will have lost her ability to:
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to minimize the risk of foodborne bacterial infections in a cancer client who has received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant, the nurse would tell the client to:
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the nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is receiving a diuretic medication. what implementation will help the nurse evaluate the client's response of the medication?
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the parents of a school-age child tell the nurse that their child is tall, broad, and very active in sports, so they are planning to enroll the child for strenuous competitive athletics. which is the best response from the nurse?
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six weeks after birth an infant is found to have developmental dysplasia of the hip. the nurse explains to the parents the benefits of early treatment. which is the rationale for the immediate institution of corrective measures?
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the nurse plans to teach a 7-year-old child with recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes how to give insulin injections. which would be included in the first lesson? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct.
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limitation of the body mass index (bmi) is that it: a. is difficult to determine without a calculator. b. does not indicate any health risks. c. does not take body composition into account. d. is not accurate when used on women.
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a client has been newly diagnosed with primary hypertension. which medication classification represented in the client's current medication regime should the nurse question when considering the treatment for this new diagnosis?
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a patient presents to the emergency department with a headache and nasal congestion. during the nurse's assessment, she assesses the patient for sinus tenderness. which sinuses are accessible for examination?
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a patient has widespread damage to his right cerebral hemisphere. his wife believes he will be fine because his left hemisphere is undamaged. the doctors inform them that they should expect, among other things, difficulty with:
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which of the following can be transmitted from an infected mother to her fetus across the placenta and is typically acquired most often during the second pregnancy?
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match the statements to the disease that they are describing in order to test your understanding of streptococcal pharyngitis and diphtheria.
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which of the following is not a benefit provided by either enhanced 911 or enhanced cad systems that utilize mobile digital terminals (mdts)?
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TRUE/FALSE. 17. once approved, an emergency operations plan should never be revised, since this would create potential confusion in responding agencies.
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The health care provider prescribes a progressive exercise program that includes walking for a client with a history of diminished arterial perfusion to the lower extremities. The nurse explains to the client that if leg cramps occur while walking, the client should:1. Take one aspirin (ASA) twice a day2. Stop to rest until the pain resolves3. Walk more slowly while pain is present4. Take one nitroglycerin tablet sublingually
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a nurse who is providing care on a pediatric client has conducted a medication reconciliation. in light of the fact that the client takes methylphenidate, the nurse is justified in considering a history of what health problem?
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a patient asks you whether the genetic information and nondiscrimination act (gina) means that his insurance company is required to pay for his genetic testing if he elects to have it done. what is your best response?
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the nurse has a client who reminds the nurse of the nurse's sister, with whom the nurse has a close and positive relationship. this phenomenon is best characterized by which term'
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what are some of the drawbacks of a low-carb/high-protein diet? check all that apply. group of answer choices muscle is lost. there are no drawbacks. initial rapid water loss, as opposed to fat loss. constipation. bad breath.
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which is an open-ended question? have you ever had a heart attack? have you ever had a heart attack? do you have abdominal pain? do you have abdominal pain? how did you fall? how did you fall? when did you last eat something?
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it is often necessary for the health care provider to choose a drug therapy based on the costs of the drugs available. which factors may be considered by a health care provider when prescribing a drug? select all that apply.
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a client who is taking estrogen therapy calls the clinic and tells the nurse that she is experiencing sudden, sharp chest pain. the nurse suspects the client is experiencing what adverse reaction related to estrogen therapy?
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the clinic nurse reads the results of a tuberculin skin test performed on a 5-year-old child. the results indicate an area of induration measuring 8 mm. which correct interpretation should the nurse make about these results?
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