A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected conductive hearing loss. Which diagnostic tests would be used to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)
A triage nurse is prioritizing care for multiple patients pr…
A triage nurse is prioritizing care for multiple patients presenting with neurological symptoms. Which patients should be seen immediately? (Select all that apply.)
A patient is started on an SSRI for major depressive disorde…
A patient is started on an SSRI for major depressive disorder. Which statement by the patient requires immediate follow-up?
A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is bein…
A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is being closely monitored for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). What nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient…
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient who had a head injury 2 hours ago. Which finding is most concerning?
A patient with a history of diabetes reports gradual periphe…
A patient with a history of diabetes reports gradual peripheral vision loss and difficulty adapting to dim lighting. The nurse recognizes these findings as early signs of which condition?
A nurse is assessing a patient’s visual acuity using a Snell…
A nurse is assessing a patient’s visual acuity using a Snellen chart. The patient reports difficulty seeing distant objects but can read up close without issue. Based on these findings, what is the likely diagnosis?
A nurse is administering carbidopa-levodopa to a patient wit…
A nurse is administering carbidopa-levodopa to a patient with Parkinson’s disease. The nurse understands that this medication is most effective when:
A patient with newly diagnosed epilepsy is starting antiepil…
A patient with newly diagnosed epilepsy is starting antiepileptic drug therapy. Which nursing considerations should be included in patient education? (Select all that apply.)
Students are expected to have read and understood the follow…
Students are expected to have read and understood the following: the syllabus, syllabus addendum, course calendar, attendance requirements and grading breakdown for this course By answering is question in the affirmative, you are signifying that you have completed the above tasks.