Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)

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January 27, 2016 QOD 13: Effects of Blood Pressure and Pulse on Cardiogenic Shock (Cardiac/Health Promotion and Maintenance)
Answer: D. Decreased cardiac contractility Rationale: A patient with a cardiac condition is at risk of developing cardiogenic shock when the heart has been damaged enough that it is unable to effectively pump blood to perfuse vital organs. The patient will most often experience a decrease in blood pressure and a weak or thready pulse. […]
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January 26, 2016 QOD 12: Tremors in a Patient with Parkinson’s Disease (Neuro/Basic Care and Comfort)
Answer:
B. Weighted utensils
Rationale:
A patient with a condition that causes tremor, such as Parkinson's disease, may have a difficult time eating. Shakiness and tremor can be significant enough that a patient has trouble meeting nutrition and dietary needs. Weighted utensils can be useful for some patients with Parkinson's disease. The heavier weight of the utensils helps to hold the hands steady when bringing food to the mouth.
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January 25, 2016 QOD 11: Breathing Difficulties in a Patient with Spinal Cord Injury (Neuro/Basic Care and Comfort
Answer: A. The patient has a Glasgow Coma Score of 8 Rationale: A spinal cord injury produces paresthesia below the level of the injury; paraplegia indicates an injury in which the patient cannot move the lower extremities, while quadriplegia is a higher-level injury where the patient often cannot move the upper or lower extremities. With […]
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January 22, 2016 QOD10: Narcolepsy in a Traumatic Brain Injury Patient (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Answer: C. Loss of muscle control Rationale: A patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury is at high risk of developing sleep problems. Narcolepsy is a condition in which a person experiences excessive daytime sleepiness. He may also develop a condition known as cataplexy, in which he experiences occasional loss of muscle control while […]
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January 21, 2016 QOD9: Activities of Daily Living in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Answer: A. Eating breakfast Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles and fatigue with exertion. The patient would most likely have difficulties with performing activities of daily living that require exertion or use of muscles; this would include eating or grooming. It would be less difficult for a patient […]
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January 20, 2016 QOD 8: Contractures in a Patient with Huntington’s Disease (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A 78-year-old patient with Huntington’s disease has developed contractures from muscle atrophy. The nurse is reviewing his information after he has been admitted to the long-term care facility. Which best describes an appropriate outcome for this patient? Answer: C. The patient will participate in range of motion exercises to reduce the effects of the […]
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January 19, 2016 QOD 7: Use of a Nosey Cup in a Stroke Patient (Neurology/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client who is in rehabilitation after having a stroke. The nurse is teaching the client about how to use a nosey cup. Which of the following best describes this device? Answer: B. A cup that has a portion cut out of the front Rationale: A nosey […]
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January 18, 2016 QOD 6: Spica Cast on a Patient with Hip Dislocation (Muskuloskeletal/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A nurse is working with a family whose child was born with developmental dislocation of the hip. The physician has applied a spica cast to the child. Which statement from the nurse best describes this type of cast to the child’s family? Answer: D. “This cast will keep the hip joints in the correct […]
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January 15, 2016 QOD 5: Type of Crutches Necessary for a Paraplegic (Musculoskeletal/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A child was injured in an accident and has become a paraplegic. The child must use crutches on a permanent basis, most likely for the rest of his life. Which type of crutches would most commonly be used in this situation? Answer: B. Forearm crutches Rationale: Crutches are used as methods of support for […]
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January 14, 2016 QOD 4: Impaired Physical Mobility (Muskuloskeletal/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A nurse has given a patient with joint stiffness and limited range of motion a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate when caring for this patient? Answer: A. Screen for signs of ineffective coping or helplessness Rationale: A patient with limited mobility requires help and assistance with […]
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