During a history, a nurse notices a patient is short of breath, is using pursed-lip breathing, and maintains a tripod position. Based on these data, what abnormal finding should the nurse expect to find during the examination?
a. Increased tactile fremitus
b. Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
c. Tracheal deviation
d. An increased anteroposterior diameter
ANS: D
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A 33-year-old man has been a chronic abuser of alcohol for several years and has been admitted to the emergency department many times because of the consequences of his alcohol use
Most recently, he has been brought in by emergency medical services after being found unconscious outside a local mall. The nurse who is admitting the patient should prioritize what assessments? A) Assessing the patient's patterns of dependence and coping strategies B) Assessing neurological status and assessing for electrolyte imbalances C) Assessing for impaired nutrition D) Assessing for possible interactions between alcohol and other drugs
A pregnant adolescent tells the nurse that she "only drinks a little." How many drinks per day can cause an adverse effect in an infant?
a. One drink a day b. Two drinks a day c. Three drinks a day d. Four drinks a day
The nurse researcher's study design includes an experimental group and a control group. After the study begins, the researcher finds that 60% of the experimental group and 75% of the control group have dropped out of the study
Because of the internal threat of mortality, the researcher abandons the study. In future studies what could the researcher do to help prevent this problem? 1. Have the participants sign a pledge to continue in the project prior to inclusion in the study group. 2. Call each of the participants who dropped out and insist that each honors his or her commitment to the study. 3. Allow a longer time for the study. 4. Try to establish a relationship with the participants.
A man says, "I enjoy watching women when I am out in public. I like to go to places where I can observe women crossing their legs in hopes of seeing something good." Which statement about this behavior is most accurate?
a. It is a sexual disorder. The behavior is socially atypical. It could disrupt relationships and could be insulting to others. b. It is not a sexual disorder. These events occur in public, where those he observes do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy. c. It is not a sexual disorder. Because it occurs in public areas, this behavior does not hurt others or involve intrusion into the personal space of those observed. d. An action is or is not a sexual disorder depending on applicable local laws, so whether this meets the definition of a sexual disorder depends on the location.