In a newborn, the cessation of breathing of 20 seconds or longer is best defined as
A) Dyspnea
B) Apnea
C) Orthopnea
D) Hypercapnea
Ans: B
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following drugs would be useful for the nurse practitioner to prescribe for an older adult to prevent gastric ulcers when a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is used for chronic pain management?
A. Misoprostol (Cytotec) B. Cimetidine (Tagamet) C. Metronidazole (Flagyl) D. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol)
The nurse is working in an intensive care unit and observes that some clients do not respond to injections of diazepam (Valium) when the injections are given by a particular nurse
This nurse returns from lunch exhibiting slurred speech and euphoria. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take? A) Ask other nurses if they have noticed anything unusual. B) Call the manager and report the observations. C) Observe the nurse as injections are prepared and administered. D) Tell the nurse, "I know you've been stealing Valium."
A client is admitted for a scheduled, elective hip replacement and will be cared for on a unit that specializes in such surgeries. The client's plan of care would most likely be taken from which of the following?
1. Informal nursing care plan 2. Formal nursing care plan 3. Standardized care plan 4. Individualized care plan