Pharmacodynamics pertain to the effect of a drug on receptors. Pharmaceutical reactions are chemical reactions between drugs prior to administration or absorption. Pharmacokinetic reactions refer to the body’s effect on the drug. Drug incompatibilities are another term for pharmaceutical reactions. Pharmacological Therapies

Public glucose screening has been found to be an ineffective way to screen for diabetes unless based on health risk screening for those persons identified to be at risk or displaying symptoms. Safety and Infection Control

Diffusion and absorption depend on the chemical properties of the anesthetic and other factors such as local pH and blood flow. Duration might or might not be longer than general anesthesia. Duration can be short if the type of local anesthetic is a short-acting agent. Client weight is not a factor. Pharmacological Therapies

Inhalation is the most common cause of injury from a house fire. Accident Prevention

A realistic short-term goal is for the client to verbalize feelings about the event. A brief treatment program is

not designed to identify or resolve problems. The focus is on managing acute symptoms. If in-depth psychological

problems are identified, the nurse might make referrals for treatment. Psychosocial Integrity

The Health Belief Model describes readiness factors; the perceived feelings of susceptibility and seriousness

of the health problem (the threat); and positive motivation to maintain, regain, or attain wellness. Health

Promotion and Maintenance

Questions should be asked in a precise order (specifically, from the most-simple description to the moredifficult

disclosure of feelings). When the problems have been described, eliciting the client’s thoughts about the

dilemmas provides further assessment data as well as the client’s interpretation of what has happened. Feelings,

solutions and articulating intent are more complex processes. Psychosocial Integrity

Treatment procedures are standards of care as defined by the facility or nursing unit. If a treatment is indicated, the nurse is obligated to follow the established procedure to be compliant with practice standards. Established priorities contribute to the determination of time management, appropriate interventions, and the need for client education as a potential intervention. Coordinated Care

A chest drainage system should be placed below the level of the client’s chest so that the drainage flows out of the chest into the system. The remaining choices are too high and do not allow fluid to drain out of the chest. Reduction of Risk Potential

Chickenpox (varicella) is an acute, infectious, airborne illness that requires others in direct contact to wear a respirator mask. Safety and Infection Control

There is a concern that a segment of the population is not accessing prenatal care, affecting infant and

maternal mortality and morbidity. Health Promotion and Maintenance

Using a direct approach is best when asking about suspected abuse. Clients are reluctant to report abuse

because of shame and fear of reprisal. Psychosocial Integrity

All of the choices are anti-HIV drugs. Safety and Infection Control

It is not enough to simply make sure the client is breathing. The client must be breathing adequately .

Physiological Adaptation

A gynecologist is the physician who treats and manages disease of the female reproductive organs. A radiologist

evaluates X-rays. A physiatrist is the physician manager of a rehabilitation team. An oncologist treats clients with

cancer. Coordinated Care