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NU 216 urinary system Exam Questions with Correct Answers Which medication taken at home by a patient with decreased renal function will be of most concern to the nurse? - Answer-ibuprofen (Motrin) The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take? - Answer- Document the information on the assessment form. The nurse is assessing the urinary system of an older adult female client. Which ...

NU 216 Thorax & Lungs Exam Questions with Correct Answers commonly reported problems related to lungs (3) - Answer-cough, shortness of breath, chest pain with breathing follow up with OLDCARTS White/clear sputum indicates - Answer-viral infection yellow/green sputum indicates - Answer-bacterial infection pink sputum indicates - Answer-pulmonary edema rusty sputum indicates - Answer-tuberculosis hemoptysis - Answer-bloody sputum subjective data (5) - Answer-history of respirat...

NU 216 Musculoskeletal Exam Questions with Correct Answers Purpose of MS Assessment (4) - Answer-Evaluate a patient's level of functioning with ADL's. Determine patient's nutrition, activity and exercise. Evaluate: Posture, Stiffness, Pain Assess in conjunction with the neurological system Subjective Data Questions (9) - Answer-Pain Stiffness Swelling Heat/Redness Limitation of Movement Weakness Deformities Trauma ADLs Unilateral vs Bilateral Pain - Answer-Uni-usually trauma Bi-usu...

NU 216 Musculoskeletal Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Purpose of MS Assessment (4) - Answer-Evaluate a patient's level of functioning with ADL's. Determine patient's nutrition, activity and exercise. Evaluate: Posture, Stiffness, Pain Assess in conjunction with the neurological system Subjective Data Questions (9) - Answer-Pain Stiffness Swelling Heat/Redness Limitation of Movement Weakness Deformities Trauma ADLs Unilateral vs Bilateral Pain - Answer-Uni-usually trauma B...

NU 216 Final Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers A staff nurse expresses frustration that a Native American patient always has several family members at the bedside. Which action by the charge nurse is most appropriate? - Ch.2 - Answer-Ask about the nurse's personal beliefs about family support during hospitalization. Rationale: The first step in providing culturally competent care is to understand one's own beliefs and values related to health and health care. Asking the nurse about per...

NU 216 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answer Disorders associated with pituitary gland (2) - Answer-1. Diabetes insipidus 2. Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH Disorders associated with thyroid gland (2) - Answer-1. Hyperthyroidism 2. Hypothyroidism Disorders associated with parathyroid gland - Answer-1. Hyperparathyroidism 2. Hypoparathyroidism Disorders associated with adrenal glands (2) - Answer-1. Cushing's Disease 2. Addison's Disease Role of hypothalamus in the endocrine sys...

NU 216 Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers structure and function of the head - Answer-cranial bones frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital cn v and cn v11 trigeminal and facial - temporary artery salivary glands -parotid -submandibular -sublingual structure and function of the neck - Answer-provides support and movement structure formed by: -cervical vetebrae -ligaments -sternocleidomastoid muscles -trapezius muscles structure and function of neck and thyroid - Answer-thyroi...

NU 216 Cardiac Exam Questions with Correct Answers Lub sound indicates - Answer-closure of AV valves beginning of systole S1 Dub sound indicates - Answer-closure of semilunar valves end of systole/beginning of diastole S2 murmurs are caused by - Answer-incompetent valves or a hole in the septum pulse occurs during - Answer-ventricular systole the surge of blood expands in the artery pulse deficit - Answer-difference between the apical and radial pulse rates right side of the he...

NU 216 Abdomen Exam Questions with Correct Answers (1) referred pain of the gallbladder - Answer-right scapula chole prefix - Answer-gallbladder referred pain of kidney stone - Answer-groin referred pain of liver - Answer-right shoulder referred pain of appendix - Answer-starts at umbilicus & moves to RLQ Referred pain of pancreas - Answer-left shoulder and lower back Sequence for assessing the abdomen - Answer-1. Inspection 2. Auscultation 3. Percussion 4. Palpation c...

NU 216 urinary system Exam Questions with Correct Answers