The nursing educator is talking with a group of recent nursing graduates about common diagnoses on the unit
What diffuse connective tissue disease would the instructor tell the group is caused by an autoimmune reaction that results in phagocytosis, producing enzymes within the joint that break down collagen and cause edema?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
B) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
C) Osteoporosis
D) Polymyositis
A
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The LPN/LVN has arrived at the patient's bedside with a unit of packed cells to be connected to an IV that is infusing. When the RN arrives, what is the first thing the nurses must do?
a. Check to ensure that the donor and recipient numbers match according to policy b. Request the patient to sign the card on the packed cells c. Immediately administer the packed cells d. Check the patient's ID bracelet and then administer the packed cells
An IV was started at 9:00 am with orders to infuse 500 mL over 6 hours. At 12:00 noon, the IV has infiltrated with 350 mL left in the bag. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the new flow rate after the IV is restarted. _____
a. 42 gtt/min b. 14 gtt/min c. 29 gtt/min d. 20 gtt/min
Which of the following male reproductive disorders resembles a "bag of worms" on inspection?
A. Spermatocele B. Hydrocele C. Varicocele D. None of the above
The client has been diagnosed with hepatitis B. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client needs more education? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "This infection could be sexually transmitted." 2. "I might get jaundiced from this illness." 3. "An immunization exists to prevent getting hepatitis B." 4. "I might have gotten this infection from food." 5. "The incubation period is 15-50 days."