The nurse wants to know how similar the 7-minute screen (7MS) is to the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in accurately screening for dementia. Can you distinguish the correct clinical question category for this type of question?
a. Prognosis
b. Diagnostic
c. Harm/etiology
d. Prevention
ANS: B
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a. opioid analgesic. c. anticholinergic. b. antiemetic. d. muscle relaxant.
Based on the information provided, which client should the nurse see first?
A. Infant respirations 38/min B. 2-year-old pulse 112/min C. 6-year-old axillary temperature 97.5°F D. 10-year-old blood pressure 138/88
A child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is prescribed long-acting methylphenidate. What information would the nurse include when teaching the child and his parents about this drug?
A) "Give the drug three times a day: morning, midday, and after school." B) "This drug may cause drowsiness, so be careful when doing things." C) "Some increase in appetite may occur, so watch how much you eat." D) "Take this drug every day in the morning when you wake up."
When evaluating a client, a nurse observes an unexpected outcome of treatment when the surrounding skin of an ulcer becomes macerated. The nurse should:
A. Obtain a wound culture B. Apply pressure-reducing devices C. Use dressings with increased moisture absorption D. Monitor the client for systemic signs and symptoms