Archer 6 Flashcards
Trust versus Mistrust
Infant
Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt
Toddler
Industry versus Inferiority
School-Aged Child
Intimacy versus Isolation
Young Adult
Generativity versus Stagnation
Middle Years
You have been assigned to serve on the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Committee. You would expect that the primary focus of this Committee is:
On outcome measurements
Which type of transmission precautions utilize the wearing of a HEPA particulate mask?
Airborne Precautions
Droplet transmission precautions require a:
Regular Mask
Sexual pleasure is heightened during the ______ of pregnancy.
second trimester
(In the second trimester, most women experience significant relief from the discomforts of early pregnancy (nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness). The uterus is not too large to interfere with comfort and rest. The second trimester is also the time when pelvic organs are congested with blood, increasing pleasure in sexual activities)
Sexual intercourse should not be a cause of concern even in the third trimester unless risk factors such as:
Preterm labor or placenta previa
Does sexual desire remain the same throughout the pregnancy?
NO
Glucose in the urine during pregnancy indicates:
Gestational diabetes
Normal hemoglobin levels in pregnant women range from:
11.5-14 g/dL
It is important for the nurse to know that gentamicin is administered:
as an I.V. side drip over 30-60 minutes
The nurse is giving health education on a client with dumping syndrome. Which teaching point about drinking fluids is accurate?
The client should drink fluids at least a half an hour after meals
A synthetic (Fiberglass) cast fully dries after:
30 minutes
A plaster cast takes 2-3 days to completely dry, usually after __ hours.
48 hours
Carbohydrates equal __ calories per gram
4
Protein equals __ calories per gram
4
Fat equals __ calories per gram
9
The nurse is talking to a client who is scheduled to undergo a pelvic exam the following week. The nurse would include which instruction to the client?
She should avoid douching 24 hours before the examination
Crisis helplines are highly relevant because these helplines often save lives when a person is in:
A severe crisis
A barium study is a non-invasive procedure and does not require an:
informed consent
A side effect of barium is ______ after the procedure.
constipation
During a barium study of the stomach and esophagus the client will drink:
a white chalky substance during the procedure
Does a patient need to be NPO during a barium study? If so for how long?
Yes
8-10 hours before the test
It is common for clients with arterial occlusive disease to have absent ______
Pedal pulses
After notifying the physician of compartment syndrome, the affected limb should be placed:
At the level of the heart, not above the heart level.
Manifestations include a gnawing, sharp pain at the left mid-epigastric region 30-60 minutes after a meal:
Gastric Ulcer
Manifested by pain in the periumbilical area that descends to the right lower quadrant:
Appendicitis
Occurs most commonly in overweight women older than age 40 who haven’t gone through menopause. Its manifestations include episodic colicky pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back and shoulder. Pain in cholecystitis resembles indigestion or chest pain after eating fatty or fried foods.
Cholecystitis
Are NSAIDS more dangerous than Opiods?
Yes
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have more dangerous side effects than opioids, and they can lead to life-threatening complications, such as gastrointestinal system bleeding and renal dysfunction, with long term use. Opioids, on the other hand, are associated with constipation, which is far less dangerous than gastrointestinal system bleeding and renal dysfunction.
Butorphanol is available in what forms:
Oral, transnasal, transdermal, and parenteral
You would not administer the butorphanol orally for pain because this route is contraindicated among clients with:
Gastroparesis
