Capstone B Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which algorithm is most accurate for calculating photon dose? a. Convolution b. Super Position c. Collapsed Cone d. Monte Carlo - correct answer d. Monte Carlo What is the principal element imaged with MRI? a. Hydrogen b. Phosphorus c. Carbon d. Nitrogen - correct answer a. Hydrogen For registration of CT to MRI, what number of points would give the greatest accuracy? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. none of the above...

The nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which assessment findings should cause the nurse to immediately discontinue the oxytocin infusion? Select all that apply. - correct answer a. Uterine hyper stimulation b. Late decelerations of the fetal heart rate A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate for the management of preeclampsia. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing toxicity from the medication i...

a nurse is planning to discharge a client who has quadriplegia to his home. the nurse suggests that the family might need respite care services. when a family member asks how respite care can help, which response should the nurse provide? - correct answer respite care allows the primary caregiver time away from day-to-day care responsibilities a nurse is caring for a group of pts. which of the following clients should the nurse refer to a social worker? - ...

A Nurse is caring for a clients on the med-surg unit. Which client is most at risk to develop a nosocomial infection? A- clinet with alcohol abuse admitted for detox B- Client with Type I diabetes and peripheral neuropathy C- Client recovering from a choleystectomy D- Client with full thickness burns, an NG tube and a Foley - correct answer D- Full thickness burn, NG tube and Foley *Think immunosupression and avenues for infection A nurse is caring ...

RN teaching dietary management to a pt with Crohns and enteroenteric fistula, what nutrient should RN instruct pt to decrease in their diet - correct answer fiber RN planning care for pt 48hr postop from laryngectomy and cannot speak, what action should RN plan to take first - correct answer Determine the client's reading skills RN is providing teaching to parents regarding SIDS, what guardian statement indicates un...

"In a geriatric patient with ESRD and previous history of falls, which of the follow medications would be the most appropriate option for treating BPH A. Terazosin B. Doxazosin C. Tamsulosin D. Alfuzosin - correct answer C. tamsulosin "Diabetes like symptoms can develop as a side effect of certain medications. Which of these can raise blood sugar? A. Ibuprofen B. Amitriptyline C. Prednisone D. Levothyroxine - correct answer ...

Two staff members have called in sick on the medical-surgical unit and no additional help is available. The remaining team members consist of an RN, an LPN and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following should be considered by the nurse when making client assignments? Select all that apply: Select one or more: Identify what tasks are appropriate to delegate for each specific client. b.Assess the health status and complexity of care required by the client. c. Evaluate client...

A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive 1,500 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hours. The nurse plans to use IV tubing with a drop factor of 10gtt/mL. How many gtt/min of IV fluid should the client receive? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number). - correct answer 31gtt/min A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin). Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? (adverse a...

A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires oral suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use for this task? - correct answer yankeurs catheter Rationale: A Yankauer catheter is a clean suction catheter used when performing oral and oropharyngeal suctioning to remove secretions from the client's mouth to facilitate breathing or obtain a sample for diagnostic evaluation. A nurse is caring for a ...

Sodium therapeutic range - correct answer 136 - 145 mEq/L Potassium therapeutic range - correct answer 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L *A bunch of bananas has 3-5 bananas* Calcium therapeutic range - correct answer 9 - 11 mg/dL *If I drink milk, you need to call 911* BUN therapeutic range - correct answer 10 - 20 mg/dL Magnesium therapeutic range -...