NCLEX PN Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Do not delegate what you can EAT Don't delegate what you can: E- Evaluate A- Assess T- Teach *As a PN go to the RN and the RN will contact the HCP Follow up with performed task that has been delegated. Addisons: Down, Down, Down, Up, Down Cushings: Up, Up, Up, Down, Up *Addisons*: Hyponatremia, Hypotension, Decreased blood volume, Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia *Cushings*: Hypernatremia, Hypertension, Increased Blood Volume, Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia No Pee, No K Don't give potassium...

A nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client begins to cry and tells the nurse that she is afraid that her skin will be disfigured with lesions. Which intervention does the nurse plan to teach this client to minimize skin infections associated with SLE? Select all that apply. A) Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. B) Remain indoors on sunny days. C) Avoid swimming in a pool or the ocean. D) Avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ...

Components of Advocacy Skills Vision, Self-confidence, Articulate communication, Assertiveness, Risk taking Components of Advocacy Values Caring, Autonomy, Respect, Empowerment Situations in which nurses may need to advocate for clients or assist them to advocate for themselves include End-of-life decisions, Access to health care, Protection of client privacy, Informed consent, Substandard practice Asian Use a soft tone of voice to convey respect. Native Americans Direct eye contact ...

a nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end- of- life decisions. Which information about advanced directives is correct a) informed consent should be verified b) a health care proxy can be designated c) specific dietary restrictions are identified d) legal counsel is needed to make change a health care proxy can be designated a client who has a terminal illness decides to discontinue treatment. What is the appropriate response from the nurse? a) why are you giving up b) tell me ab...

The nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client with paranoid delusions who is refusing to eat. The client states that all the food and drinks have been poisoned. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate? provide the client food in unopened, individually packaged food After listening to the parents' reports and seeing the following pediatric clients, the nurse knows that which client demonstrates signs of abuse that may necessitate mandatory reporting? 5- year -old ...

an adult client was burned as a result of an explosion. the burn initially affected the client's entire face (the anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both of the arms. the client's clothes caught on fire, and the client ran, which caused subsequent burn injuries of the posterior surface of the head and the upper half of the posterior torso. according to the rule of nines, what is the extent of this c...

Causes of respiratory acidosis COPD, lung cancer causes of metabolic acidosis diabetes, renal failure, diarrhea causes of respiratory alkalosis hyperventilation treatment for respiratory alkalosis rebreathe co2; breathe into a paper bag causes of metabolic alkalosis vomiting; excessive diuresis presbyopia farsightedness; impaired vision as a result of aging that occurs in almost all persons at what age does presbyopia start? around 40 Risk factors for cataracts -diabetes -...

Heparin Anticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate Lovenox Anticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium Plavix (Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin Tylenol Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high doses; <4000mg/day; liver patient <2000mg/day Lithium Antimanic ; a primary drug in manic depression (bipolar); 0.8-1.2 mEq/L; monitor blood levels. Vancomycin Antibiotic; Treats MRSA, C diff;...

Pulmonary Valve Stenosis is a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever) Sx: fainting, SOB, Palpitations, cuanosis, poor wt gain Tests: cardiac cath, ECG, CXR, Echocardiogram Tx: prostaglandins, dieuretics, anti-arrythimics, blood thinners, va...

A prospective nursing student questions what program accreditation means. What should be included in the information provided? 1. Accreditation is a voluntary review by a given organization to determine whether the program meets that organizations preestablished criteria. 2. An accredited program is one that meets the minimal standards set by the respective state agencies responsible for overseeing educational programs. 3. Program accreditation is necessary before the graduate is eligible...