A nurse is reviewing a client's cardiac rhythm strips and notes a constant P-R interval of
0.35 seconds. Which of the following dysrhythmias is the client displaying?

A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client's tracheostomy. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the staff nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter. After puncturing the skin with the vascular access device and noting a blood return in the flashback chamber, which of the following actions should the nurse perform next?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.

History and Physical Day 1,0900:

30-year-old client at 33 weeks gestation, Gravida 4 Para 3 Maternal blood type: Rh+

Last pregnancy resulted in a preterm spontaneous vaginal birth at 30 weeks gestation. Nurses' Notes

Day 1, 0900:

Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge.

Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds. FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact.

CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

Highlight the findings that require follow-up.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing

A nurse is admitting an adolescent who has rubella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.
Nurses' Notes Day 1,0900:
Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.
FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact.
CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

Vital Signs Day 1,

0900:

Admission:

Temperature 38.4° C (101.1° F) Heart rate 92/min Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 130/78 mm Hg
Pre-pregnancy BMI 27.6 Current BMI 29.9

The client is at risk for developing which of the following 2 complications? Select 2 complications the client is at risk of developing.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury.

Nurses' Notes 0600:

Adventitious lung sounds auscultated in lower lobes bilaterally. Spirometry encouraged. Cough productive for clear sputum.

1000:

Cough productive for clear sputum following incentive spirometry and coughing exercises. Face and neck flushed. Client reports headache.

Abdomen distended. Last bowel movement was 2 days ago with hard stool. Provider Prescriptions

Nifedipine 30 mg PO for blood pressure greater than 150/100 mm Hg and notify provider Acetaminophen 650 mg PO q4 hr PRN pain

For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the action is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.