N213: Health Differences Across the Life Span 3

N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide

©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 178 of 204 Presence of a pattern of physical abuse c. Interventions to resuscitate if needed d. Psychological crisis situations 4. The nurse should anticipate administering this within a short time of a burn patient’s admission: a. Isuprel b. Gamma globulin c. Prednisone d. Tetanus toxoid 5. Your patient, a 58-year-old male with pain in the right upper quadrant, says the pain is radiating to his back. He is nauseated and has vomited. The diagnosis upon admission is acute cholecystitis and cholelithiasis. What is the priority nursing diagnosis? a. Risk for fluid volume deficit related to decreased intake andvomiting b. Pain related to biliary pain and blockage c. Impaired skin integrity related to surgical incision and gallbladder removal d. Knowledge deficit related to diagnostic studies and preparation for testing Chapter Four Practice Exam 1. You are the nurse teaching a class to the community about accidental poisoning. What would NOT be an appropriate thing to teach? a. Keep the telephone number of the local poison control center near the telephone b. Refrain from calling medication “candy” when children are present c. Keep medications on the top shelf of the medicine cabinet d. Place medication in unmarked containers so children will not know what they are 2. Your patient has a snake bite. Clinical management would include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Immobilization of the affected limb b. Application of ice packs c. Loosen any restrictive clothing d. Keep patient in a recumbent position 3. The primary survey of a patient includes rapid assessment of the patient to check for any life- threatening injuries and: a. Allergies b.