QUESTION Abby is a 32 yo female administrative assistant who presents for suicidal thoughts. She says that she lost her husband three years ago and has not gone out much since. She used to enjoy playing cards and going out with neighborhood couples with her husband and now just stays home on the weekends. She is not interested in dating anyone and has no children. […]

QUESTION Anti-inflammatory drugs are useful in combating pain due to injury and subsequent inflammation among other uses. Should anti-inflammatory drugs be used to prevent/reduce inflammation due to infection? Question 1 options: Maybe, symptom relief is desirable and could be achieved with an anti-inflammatory drug, however, the infection may take longer to be cleared when using an anti-inflammatory drug since inflammation is part of the second […]

QUESTION At times, patient placement in the waiting room after triage is necessary when the department beds are full. A reassessment process should be in place that applies to these patients. Which of the following is a consideration when developing these reassessment processes? Reassessment practices are very risky and not recommended for the waiting area. Repeat vital signs should never be delegated to an unlicensed […]

QUESTION What is the postoperative infection rate and the postoperative death rate for Oakton Hospital for the first quarter of this year? Express in a percent. Round to two decimal places. Number of surgical operations 307 Number of patients operated on 290 Number of postoperative infections 10 Number of postoperative deaths (within 10 days) 5 ANSWER Postoperative Infection and Death Rates at Oakton Hospital: An […]

QUESTION A parent suspects that their child has taken cocaine. What physical and psychological effects would the nurse tell the parents to monitor for in the child if this were true? ANSWER Recognizing the Effects of Cocaine Use in Adolescents: A Parent’s Guide Introduction Discovering that a child may have taken cocaine is a distressing situation for any parent. Cocaine is a powerful and illegal […]

QUESTION family nurse practitioner Case Study: Jean is a 55-year-old female who presents to the clinic with the complaint of “I have started my period again.” LMP age 53. No HRT. She has a history of normal pap smears and normal mammograms. She is a non-smoker, takes the recommended amount of vitamin D and calcium, and exercises at least four times a week. Use credible […]

QUESTION Mary is a young mother of an infant who is sick. She is living on a limited income but manages to take her baby to the doctor for diagnosis and a treatment plan. The physician prescribes “baby Tylenol” for the infant. Mary has insurance for the child but it does not cover over-the-counter medications and after paying the co-pay for the doctor visit, she […]

QUESTION After beginning therapy with IV potassium for heart failure, a patient’s cardiac monitor shows an irregular heart rate of 60 beats per minute. The patient reports feeling weak and confused. Which serum potassium range would result from IV potassium therapy (expressed in mmol/L)? ANSWER Understanding the Impact of IV Potassium Therapy on Serum Potassium Levels Introduction In the management of heart failure and certain […]

QUESTION Harriett Mooney, a 6-year-old female, is brought in by her parents. Harriett has dry scaly skin. Dr. Lebrun completes an examination and a patch test, which confirms the diagnosis of infantile eczema. ANSWER Understanding Infantile Eczema: Diagnosis and Management Introduction Skin conditions in children can be concerning for parents and caregivers. Harriett Mooney, a 6-year-old female, was brought to the healthcare provider by her […]

QUESTION How does the modified assessment tool such as adding more workplace task questions with visualsmeet the learner’s needs/workplace requirements and still meet the principles of assessment and rules of evidence? ANSWER Enhancing Workplace-Based Assessment: The Role of Modified Assessment Tools Introduction Workplace assessments are a fundamental component of evaluating learners’ competencies in a professional setting. However, to effectively meet the learners’ needs and workplace […]