Which condition would typically be characterized by plaque formations in the arteries where they branch, veer, arch, or narrow? Vasospasm Atherosclerosis Arterial embolism Peripheral arterial disease
During data collection, the nurse notes clubbing for a patient with a respiratory disorder. Which angle would indicate advanced clubbing? 140 degrees 160 degrees 180 degrees 200 degrees
Question 5 of 5 A client seeks medical attention for a new onset of shortness of breath and throat swelling after being stung by a bee.Which action would the LPN/VN take first? Count the client's respiratory rate. Position the client supine with the head elevated. Apply oxygen to the client. Measure the client's pulse oximetry.
Health literacy includes the ability to understand and evaluate health information, and follow medical instructions. describe symptoms to a physician. decide what medications are actually necessary to treat a condition. make medical choices based on gut instinct.
Which factor increases the risk of wound infection? Absence of necrotic tissue Absence of foreign body in the wound Reduced local tissue defenses Adequate blood supply
Which symptom is an early indicator of cancer of true vocal cords? Lump in the throat Blood in the sputum Difficulty in swallowing Anorexia and weight loss
Which nursing intervention would most likely improve the patient's respiratory status after a laryngectomy? Place the patient in the supine position to prevent back strain. Restrict fluids to prevent drooling of secretions in the mouth. Use the laryngectomy tube which is longer and narrower than the tracheostomy tube. Use the tracheostomy collar which provides oxygen and humidity.
Which action would be priority for the nurse administering first aid to a child experiencing epistaxis after a traumatic injury to the face? Apply an ice pack. Apply direct pressure. Advise the child not to blow the nose. Assist the child into a supine position.
The nurse is assessing a patient 1 day after abdominal surgery.The patient says, "I keep forgetting to do leg exercises!"Which suggestion would the nurse make to ensure greater compliance? Perform the exercises before going to bed. Perform the exercises immediately after awakening. Perform the exercises whenever the patient has time. Perform the exercises when commercials come on TV.
Which observation would indicate possible tumor growth in the nasal passage or sinuses? Select all that apply.One, some, or all responses may be correct. Loss of voice Low-grade fever and cough Persistent nasal obstruction Bloody discharge from one naris History of human papillomavirus (HPV)
The technique of experimental ablation (also known as lesioning) involves: A Looking at behavioral changes after intentional damage is done to a part of the brain. B Looking at behavioral changes when electrically stimulating the brain. C Imaging the brain using an MRI scanner. D Measuring how fast a message travels in nerves.
The tubercles formed in primary tuberculosis are caused by an influx of __ neutrophils basophils mononuclear cells polymorphonuclear leukocytes antibodies
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The vestibulocochlear nerve is negatively affected by which class of antibiotics? Protein synthesis inhibitors. Antimetabolites. DNA synthesis inhibitors. Cell wall synthesis inhibitors.
Which bacteria causes pneumonia is airborne and noncommunicable? Bordetella pertussis Legionella pneumophilia Streptococcus pneumonia Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A nurse is preparing to administer 7.5 mL of ampicillin 250 mg oral suspension to a toddler who has otitis media The nurse should recognize that 7.5 mL is equivalent to how many tsp?(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) $\square $ tsp
True or False Question Humans are easily infected with Mycobocterium tuberculosis, but very few actually develop clinical signs/symptoms of infection True False
The nurse is assossing a client's peripheral venous access site and notes redness and inflammation at the site. What action will the nurse perform at this time? Discontinue current IV and relocate to new site. Change the site dressing using aseptic technique. Document the findings and continue to closely monitor the site Notify the health care provider of the findings and request prescription for an antibiotic.
A nurse is teaching about diet restrictions to a client who has acute kidney injury and is on hemodialysis. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching? Limit calcium intake to $2,500mg/day.$ Decrease total fat intake to $45\% $ of daily calories. Decrease potassium intake to 60 to $70mEq/kg.$ Limit sodium intake to $4.5g/day$
Multiple Choice 1 point 1) When a run of ventricular tachycardia lasts for less than 30 seconds, it is termed a: nonsustained rhythm. monosustained rhythm. sustained rhythm. supersustained rhythm.
