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In assessing the philosophy for nursing services for possible revision, the nurse executive is most heavily influenced by the organization's: a. mission statement b. consumer surveys c. financial resources d. policy statements Correct answer is: a. mission statement The organization's philosophy must al- ways be consistent with the mission of the enterprise. In this way, there is clarify of intent about what the organization stands for and what it intends to accom- plish. In plannin...

ANCC Review Questions (PMHNP IQ) Answered Updated 2024 / 2025 1. Question: What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benztropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) Answer: A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Dan...

ANCC EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 SUMMER QTR FINALEXAM

ANCC FNP Board Questions with Answers 2024 A middle-age female patient presents to the clinic with a recurrence of mild hidradenitis suppurativa after topical therapies failed. Which first-line treatment is recommended? - ️️ - Tetracycline Twelve weeks of oral tetracycline (Sumycin) is the recommended first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa. __________________________________________________ Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disorder of the terminal follicular epithelium in apoc...

ANCC EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 SUMMER QTR FINALEXAM

highest to lowest levels of evidence - Answer-1. meta analysis/systematic reviews - gold standard 2. all the Cs: randomized control trials, quasi experimental design, cohort studies, case control studies, cross sectional studies. longitudinal and retrospective 3. editorials/opinions: no real research. difference between randomized controlled trial and quasi experimental design - Answer-in randomized controlled trials there is randomization and in quasi experimental design there is not w...

Professional Role ANCC hierarchy of evidence 1. Systematic review or meta analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and evidence based clinical practice guidelines 2. All the C's: RCT, cohort studies, case control studies, cross-sectional studies 3. editorials/opinions = no real research validity and reliability Quasi-experimental design = controlled who gets placebo vs control vs. Randomized control trial (RCT) = who gets placebo vs control is randomized both in se...

Karposi Sarcoma Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color. Malodorous single nare Foreign body Retinal Detachment the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field. Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates Cocaine use Aph...

what is competency in healthcare decision making - Answer-the ability to exercise rights, more so the ability to exercise ones right to give or refuse informed consent Are all adults deemed competent - Answer-the law presumes that all adults are competent, until demonstrated otherwise, to make decisions regarding their healthcare in healthcare, what is justice defined as - Answer-assertion that all people are to be treated in the same equitable manner regardless of socioeconomic status, di...

Which factor is associated with the highest risk of falls in older persons living in the community? A. A history of previous falls B. Living Alone C. Osteoporosis D. Use of an assistive device - Answer-A. A history of previous falls An older adult patient complains of recent lapses in memory and deceased alertness. The patient's laboratory test results indicate a mild, macrocytic anemia. Which additional test does the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner order to confirm a di...

Which factor is associated with the highest risk of falls in older persons living in the community? A) A history of previous falls B) Living alone C) Osteoporosis D) Use of an assistive device - Answer-A) A history of previous falls An older adult patient complains of recent lapses in memory and decreased alertness. The patient's laboratory test results indicate a mild, macrocytic anemia. Which additional test does the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner order to confirm a ...

In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - Answer-(a) normochromic normocytic A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a fami...