Which of the following is the main characteristic of pericarditis?
A) Precordial pain B) Dyspnea C) Fever D) Respiratory symptoms
A
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A nurse is educating a client on how to administer insulin, with the expected outcome that the client will be able to self-administer the insulin injection. How would this outcome be evaluated?
A) Asking the client to verbally repeat the steps of the injection B) Asking the client to demonstrate self-injection of insulin C) Asking family members how much trouble the client is having with injections D) Asking the client how comfortable he or she is with injections
A patient diagnosed with major depression asks a nurse if St. John's wort could be added to the drug being prescribed. The nurse's response should be:
a. "I can't prescribe medication for you. You will need to discuss your interest in the herbal supplement with your prescribing doctor.". b. "Let's speak with your psychiatrist at your next appointment about trying St. John's wort. Your psychiatrist can decide whether you should try it.". c. "You know that the medicine you are on now appears to be working well for you. You shouldn't add herbal supplements unless you feel more depressed.". d. "Let's find some information on St. John's wort and how it interacts with the medicines you are now taking; then we can talk about it with your doctor.".
Food entering the stomach can initiate the gastro-colic reflex, where
a. the contents of the colon are rapidly moved towards the rectum b. the person feels the need to defecate c. it is strongest after breakfast d. a. and d. above e. all of these
The nurse is using a simple mask on a client exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. What is the minimum oxygen flow rate with a simple mask to prevent carbon dioxide buildup?
A) 6 LPM B) 8 LPM C) 10 LPM D) 12 LPM