A patient is diagnosed with a fracture of anterior and posterior columns of three cervical vertebrae. How would the nurse describe this injury?
1. As life threatening
2. As stable
3. As minor
4. As unstable
Answer: 4
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A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus with minor cell changes. Which of the following principles should be integrated into the patient's subsequent care?
A) The patient will require an upper endoscopy every 6 months to detect malignant changes. B) Liver enzymes must be checked regularly, as H2 receptor antagonists may cause hepatic damage. C) Small amounts of blood are likely to be present in the stools and are not cause for concern. D) Antacids may be discontinued when symptoms of heartburn subside.
A nurse studying the neurobiology of brain development knows that applying the term neuroplasticity to brain development means that the brain:
A) Neurons communicate with one another. B) Neurons are able to stretch to reach one another. C) Loses hundreds of neurons every day of life. D) Is able to repair itself, refine structures, and respond to change.
Toilet-training success depends on which of the following factors?
a. rewards that the caregivers come up with for compliance b. the readiness of both the child and the caregiver c. how stubborn the child is compared to the caregiver d. what playmates are doing in terms of toileting
A man 20 years of age arrives at the emergency department by ambulance. He is unconscious, with slow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There are "tracks" visible on his arms
The friend who came with him reports that the client had just "shot up" heroin when he became unconscious. Which medication would the nurse most likely expect to administer? A) Naloxone B) Naltrexone C) Bupropion D) Varenicline