What is an important factor to remember for graduates who decide to use group study as a means of preparing for the NCLEX-CAT, RN examination?
a. A group of at least 15 students is needed for optimal study.
b. Make sure that study sessions are at least 3 hours long for the most efficient use of time.
c. Have each group member prepare a section of the topic for study during that session.
d. Bring large quantities of chips, candy, pizza, and soda to the session to maintain energy levels.
C
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a. Measure intake and output every 4 hours. b. Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula. c. Increase the IV flow rate to 250 mL/hr. d. Place the client in a high-Fowler's position.
A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a physical examination. During the abdominal assessment, the nurse percusses the abdomen and notices an area of dullness above the right costal margin of approximately 11 cm. The nurse should:
a. Document the presence of hepatomegaly. b. Ask additional health history questions regarding his alcohol intake. c. Describe this dullness as indicative of an enlarged liver, and refer him to a physician. d. Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the examination.
What should a nurse do when obtaining a stool specimen to be examined for ova and parasites?
a. Use an oil retention enema to facilitate collection b. Refrigerate the specimen immediately c. Obtain three different stool specimens on subsequent days d. Check the specimen for the presence of occult blood
A nurse administers an antihypertensive medication to a patient at the scheduled time of 0900. The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) then reports to the nurse that the patient's blood pressure was low when it was taken at 0830
The NAP states that was busy and had not had a chance to tell the nurse yet. The patient begins to complain of feeling dizzy and light-headed. The blood pressure is rechecked and it has dropped even lower. In which phase of the nursing process did the nurse first make an error? a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Implementation d. Evaluation