Which of the following is the second most common medical document from which diagnostic statements can be extracted? Encounter form Treatment notes Discharge summary Radiology, laboratory, or pathology report
A client who has had a radical neck dissection begins to hemorrhage at the incision site. Which action by the nurse would be contraindicated?
Question 34 (Mandatory) (I point) When entering a room the nursing assistant sees a patient sitting up in bed vomiting. What should be done first? a) Get fresh linen to change the gown and bed b) Turn the patient's head to the side C) Provide an emesis basin d) Place a towel under the patient's mouth
The nurse provides care to residents of an assisted living facility. For which reason will the nurse discuss health promotion programs for the residents with the facility manager? o Enhance bonding with other residents. o Provide methods of recreation. Reduce the cost for care. Maximize resident independence
7.- The medical assistant participates in these procedures , EXCEPT: Arterial punction Capillar punction Cubita media veinipuncture Venipuncture
Which nursing intervention would be implemented for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Fluid restriction Teaching the patient to avoid cool bath water Encouraging a well-balanced diet high in fiber and adequate fluids Teaching the patient to exercise regularly, especially during summer
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a bolus of 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline). D. The nurse understands that the treatment goal of the saline bolus is to A. improve gas exchange. B. reduce the mean arterial pressure (MAP). C. increase the afterload. D. increase the preload.
Here is a prescription Calculate how much water you need to prepare the prescription. Rx Ephidrine HCl (E=.3) 1.29 Pilocarpine nitrate (E=0.22) 0.4g Water for injection qs to make isotonic Sig. Use in the eye Water for injection necessary =(1) ml.
When determining a medication dose for drugs in tablets or capsules, the amount on hand is always 1. 1) True 2) False
Post-injury ankle girth 3.5cmgt uninvolved ankle Sign Symptom
A patient with nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy for cancer might find relief from which type of CAM? [mark all correct answers] a. Yoga D b. Taking garlic c. Massage therapy D d. Acupuncture D e. Taking ginger
The medical specialist who treats heart conditions is called a __ [1]. $\square $
You are seated in an elevated lifeguard station at an indoor pool and there is glare on the surface of the water, making it difficult for you to see. What should you do first? Select one answer. Remove your sunglasses to reduce the reflection of glare Stand up and look around and through the glare spots Ask the lifeguard manager to assign an additional ground-level station Close the zone until a visibility test can be conducted
36) Other impairments to driving that are caused by barbiturates are __ a) neither b) both c) decreased motor control d) decreased simple reaction time
The parents of a newborn are asking the nurse how to use the infant car seat and where it should be placed in their vehicle . Which is the next most appropriate action by the nurse? a. Give the parents a pamphlet explaining how to install the car seat b. Accompany the parents to the car.and show them how to install the car seat. c. Contact the hospital's car-seat safety officer.and ask the officer to accompany the parents to the car for car-seat installation. d. Show the parents a video on car-seat installation and safety, and ask if they are comfortable with the information.
The most commonly prescribed therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is sleep apnea insomnia hypersomnia dyssomnia
What is the purpose of sodium hypochlorite in endodontics? Irrigation and disinfection Tooth whitening Lubrication of instruments Sealing the root canal
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking nitrofurantoin to treat a urinary tract infection.The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following adverse effects of the medication? Constipation Dark brown urine Cough Tremors
What is the maximum cold-holding temperature allowed for deli meat? a $38^{\circ }F(3^{\circ }C)$ b $41^{\circ }F(5^{\circ }C)$ C $43^{\circ }F(6^{\circ }C)$ d. $47^{\circ }F(8^{\circ }C)$
When a client is newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which action by the nurse has the highest priority? Teach the client how to use the prescribed inhalers. Discuss the normal progression of the disease process. ) Ask whether the client is interested in quitting smoking. Explain the purpose of a pulmonary rehábilitation program.
