Psychotic Disorder Practice Exam/Test (13-23)

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NCLEX Preparation Course - Critical Thinking Exercises VI (Questions 61-70)

Here are the Answers to NCLEX Preparation Course - Critical Thinking VI (61-70) --> Situation: Baby Nicole is born with myelomeningocele. 61. Antibiotic therapy is started, but Baby Nicole's condition worsens. Which is a later sign of meningitis that the nurse should report? a) hypothermia b) opisthotonus c) sunset the sign of the eyes d) depressed fontanels 62. Six months after surgery, baby Nicole develops fever and convulsion. Which observation by the nurse would help confirm a diagnosis of meningitis? a) rigidity of the lower extremities b)...

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NCLEX Secrets - Neurology Board Review (1-5)

NCLEX Secrets - Neurology Board Review Situation: Warren was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of hypertension. 1. The nurse should carefully evaluate the pulse prior to administering which medication? a) clonidine (catapres) b) propanolol (inderal) c) atorvastitin calcium (lipitor) d) lovastatin (mevinolin) 2. At the time of Warren's physical examination, which finding was indicative of hypertension? a) pupil changes an opthalmoscopic exam b) presence of the second heart sound c) sinus rhythm on auscultation d) cardiac electrocardiogram 3....

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NCLEX Secrets about Musculoskeletal Injuries (1-8)

NCLEX Secrets about Musculoskeletal Injuries Situation: Mr. Janno Alcasid, overweight, 61 years old, was admitted and diagnosed with osteoarthritis. 1. Mr. Alcasid asks the nurse, "What is osteoarthritis?" Which response from the nurse is correct? a) your bones are inflamed b) your weight bearing joints are inflamed c) you have inflammation in your joints d) there is shortening of your long bones 2. Which of the following guidelines should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who has osteoarthritis? a) achieve ideal body...

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