A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. The nurse's primary concern is
a. the extent and depth of the burn.
b. the sites of entry and exit.
c. the likelihood of cardiac arrest.
d. control of bleeding.
C
Most electrical burns result in cardiac arrest, and the patient will require CPR or astute cardiac monitoring.
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Upon reviewing the patient's electronic chart, the nurse realizes that a kidney biopsy is contraindicated for which of the following patients?
A) A 64 year-old patient with chronic glomerulonephritis B) A 57-year-old patient with proteinuria C) A 42-year-old patient with morbid obesity D) A 16-year-old patient with signs of kidney transplant rejection
The nurse is explaining the function of the male's cremaster muscle to a group of nursing students. Which statement accurately describes the function of the cremaster muscle?
a. Assists with transporting sperm b. Aids in temperature control of the testicles c. Aids in voluntary control of excretion of urine d. Entraps blood in the penis to produce an erection
A defined period of time in which a child is removed from activities and social interactions because of unacceptable behavior is called a:
a. punishment c. respite b. time-out d. seclusion
Health care workers who have direct patient contact are advised to take the
A. AIDS vaccine. B. hepatitis B vaccine. C. herpes vaccine. D. staphylococcus vaccine.