Which of the following fetal positions may cause the laboring woman more back discomfort?
a. Right occiput anterior
b. Left occiput anterior
c. Right occiput transverse
d. Left occiput posterior
D
When the fetus is in the left occiput posterior position, each contraction pushes the fetal head against the mother's sacrum, which results in intense back discomfort.
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A) Exercise B) Alcoholic beverages C) Milk products D) Synthetic fabrics
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A) Elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees, and turn the patient every hour. B) Make sure the patient cannot feel pressure, and turn the patient every 2 hours. C) Advise using pillows on a water bed, and turn the patient every hour. D) Provide a high-carbohydrate diet, and turn the patient every 2 hours.
The information technology department is reviewing the policy and procedure for disposing of confidential patient information. Which should be listed as appropriate actions to destroy this material? Select all that apply.
A) Ensure shredders are installed on each care area. B) Mark all patient information with CONFIDENTIAL. C) Download patient data onto thumb drives for later use. D) Place locked receptacles in the laboratory and pharmacy. E) Erase all patient confidential information from hard drives.
While preparing to feed a patient with a tracheostomy tube connected to mechanical ventilation, a nurse notes that the cuff is deflated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1. No action is required. 2. The nurse should check the most recent ABG (arterial blood gas) results. 3. The nurse should inflate the cuff. 4. The nurse should listen to breath sounds.