5E – A nurse is caring for a client admitted with classic heat stroke, with a core body temperature of 105.2∘F (40.6∘C). The client is confused and has hot, dry skin. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority?

1F – A patient’s BP has not responded consistently to prescribed drugs for hypertension. The first potential cause of this lack of responsiveness the nurse should explore is

13G – The nurse is administering alteplase (Activase, tPA) intravenously (IV) to a patient who has had an ischemic stroke. The patient asks the nurse why they are getting this medication. What is the best response by the nurse?

19F – Pharmacokinetics involves the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of medications. Which statement is TRUE about pharmacokinetics in older adults?

5H – The nurse is conducting a head-to-toe assessment on a patient who is admitted to the Emergency Department with mild acute pancreatitis. Which assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)

A female sex patient presents to the clinic with the following cholesterol panel results: Total cholesterol: 240                          HDL: 60                       LDL: 160                 Triglycerides: 150 What do these lab values indicate?  Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices.

23F – The nurse is caring for a patient with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and venous insufficiency. The patient complains of pain to the right lower extremity (RLE). On assessment, the nurse notes an absent pedal pulse and pallor to the R lower foot. The nurse’s first action would be to:

9H – The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic tension-type headaches. The nurse would expect the patient to:

6H – A 35-year-old patient with cancer is joking and playing cards with their friends. When assessed by the nurse, the patient rates their pain 8 out of 10. The nurse concludes that:

 – A 44 year-old person was taking a short break from working outside during the summer when they lost consciousness and collapsed in their yard. They were brought to the emergency department by ambulance. They have a past medical history of hypertension and take 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily. Vital signs: BP 82/40, pulse 124 and weak, RR 36 and shallow, T 41.5°C. Skin is hot, dry, and pale. Which of the factors in the patient’s history was least likely to place them at risk for a heat related emergency?