Category: nursing study guides
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4 Ways to Study for the HESI
What Happens if You Fail the HESI and What to Do Next? If nursing school is on your horizon, congratulations to you! You are about to embark on a challenging and rewarding career path. But first, you’ll need to get accepted into your nursing program and earn licensure as a registered nurse. Health Education Systems Incorporated…
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Florence Nightingale Nursing Theory
Nursing theory is heavily influenced by Florence Nightingale’s pioneering work, which significantly influenced the modern nursing definition. Nightingale’s Environmental Theory stated that nursing “ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of diet – all at the least expense of vital power to the patient.” By…
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Three Levels of Nursing Theory
There are generally three levels of nursing theory, which begin with abstract ideas and become more specific according to each level. The three main categories of nursing theories are grand nursing theories, middle-range nursing theories and practice-level nursing theories. Different levels of nursing theories may influence others. The following details each type. Grand Nursing Theories…
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Career Planning for Transition into the Professional Nursing Role NR452: RUA: Career Planning Peaches
Transition into the Professional Nursing Role As I approach graduation and prepare to pass the NCLEX, my focus is on securing employment in the state of Nevada. The Nevada State Board of Nursing outlines several essential requirements for obtaining an RN license: Graduation from an Approved Nursing School: The individual must graduate from a…
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NURS 6521N Advanced Pharmacology
Black cohosh is an herb that is commonly used for: Selected Answer: Menopausal symptoms (correct answer) A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug? Selected Answer: That the infant’s skin…
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NUR 6521 Quiz Solution Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient’s physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician’s order if the patient has a history of:
NUR 6521 Quiz Solution Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient’s physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician’s order if the patient has a history of: Cardiac arrhythmias (correct answer) A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she…
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Pham Final Nurs6521 JC is a 13-year-old female to be seen in your clinic today. You review JC’s medication and realize that which medication is a potential risk of growth suppression in prepubescent children?
Selected Answer: Corticosteroids (correct answer) Mr. Laird is a 49-year-old electrician who experienced severe burns on his trunk, arms, and hands in a workplace accident 2 weeks ago. Part of his current wound care regimen involves the daily application of silver sulfadiazine to his wounds. The nurses who are providing care for Mr. Laird in…
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What are two common classes of medications used to treat left-sided heart failure, and what are two nursing considerations for each class?
Answer: Two common classes of medications used to treat left-sided heart failure are: 1. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Examples: Lisinopril, Enalapril Nursing Considerations: Monitor Blood Pressure: ACE inhibitors can cause hypotension, particularly after the first dose, so it’s essential to closely monitor the patient’s blood pressure. Assess for Cough: A persistent dry cough is a…
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1. What are the key priority assessment findings in left-sided heart failure, and how do these differ from right-sided heart failure?
Answer: In left-sided heart failure, the left ventricle fails to effectively pump blood, leading to pulmonary congestion. Key assessment findings include: Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath): Often worse with exertion or when lying flat, and may lead to paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (sudden shortness of breath during the night). Pulmonary Crackles: Fine crackling sounds heard during lung…