While suctioning an intubated and ventilated patient, the nurse notes that the ventilator alarm is malfunctioning. The proper action would be to
A) reset the ventilator alarm and monitor it closely for the next few hours.
B) notify the physician of the problem.
C) replace the ventilator with another for the patient and report the occurrence to the designated hospital department.
D) report the occurrence to the FDA.
C
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The patient is unconscious and has an increased intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor. Which of the following interventions will the nurse incorporate into the patient's care?
A) Continue to stimulate the patient with loud speech and painful stimuli. B) Manage the system with clean technique. C) Level the transducer 1 in above the patient's ear. D) Keep the patient's head away from the transducer.
The OB-GYN nurse is assessing a pregnant patient, and recognizes genetic amniocentesis will be indicated
The nurse makes this conclusion because the indications for genetic amniocentesis are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Maternal age under 35. 2. Ultrasound visualization at 8 weeks. 3. One child with a chromosome abnormality. 4. A family history of neural tube defects. 5. Both parents with an abnormal chromosome.
The functional health patterns provide the nurse with a(an):
A) framework for collecting assessment data. B) method for evaluation of diagnostic testing. C) preparation of diagnostic statements. D) system for documenting client care.
Ruby asks you when the anterior fontanelle closes. Your best response is:
a. ‘Usually within 3 months.' b. ‘Usually by 6 months of age.' c. ‘Usually by 1 year of age.' d. ‘Usually by 18 months of age.'