The nurse is explaining to a young patient with asthma how air is conducted from his nose through his airways to the alveoli in his lungs. Which of the following represents the correct order of airways?
A) Nasopharynx, oropharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
B) Trachea, nasopharynx, oropharynx, bronchi, bronchioles
C) Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, nasopharynx, oropharynx
D) Oropharynx, nasopharynx, trachea, bronchioles, bronchi
A
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A woman's birthing plan includes completing the latent phase of the first stage of labor at home. When should the nurse teach the woman to come in to the birthing unit?
A. After 10 hours of mild contractions B. When contractions are 3 to 5 minutes apart C. When contractions are experienced in the back D. When strong contractions occur 2 to 3 minutes apart
An older patient without any major health problems is experiencing decreased strength and endurance while performing some activities. What should the nurse explain as the reason for the change in strength and endurance?
1. Depression 2. Decrease in lean muscle mass 3. Lowered absorption of vitamin D 4. Increase in cholecystokinin production
Clinical researchers have experienced barriers due to HIPPA. These researchers need to be aware of HIPAA's Privacy Rule because it establishes the conditions under which covered entities can use or disclose PHI
Which of the following statements about HIPPA covered entities is accurate? 1. Researchers are not covered entities unless they are also health care providers or employed by a covered entity or engage in any of the electronic transactions covered under HIPAA. 2. Researchers are always considered to be covered entities for transactions covered under HIPAA so long as they are conducting a valid study. 3. When difficulties arise with small sample size, covered entities are not allowed to disclose PHI to researchers to aid in study recruitment. 4. Covered entities do not include providers that transmit health information electronically for HIPAA transactions, health plans, and clearinghouses unless they are certified via a national examination.
A nurse performing an admission history on a patient learns that the patient is taking orlistat [Xenical], warfarin [Coumadin], and levothyroxine [Synthroid]. What will the nurse do?
a. Contact the provider to discuss increasing the warfarin dose. b. Give the levothyroxine at least 4 hours before giving the orlistat. c. Suggest that the patient avoid fatty foods while taking these medications. d. Tell the patient to take the orlistat on an empty stomach.