A patient needs diagnostic evaluation of sleep problems. Which test will evaluate the patient for possible sleep-related problems?
a. Skull x-rays
b. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
c. Positron emission tomography (PET)
d. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
ANS: B
Electroencephalogram (EEG) measures NREM and REM sleep. The distracters represent ways to diagnose structural and metabolic problems.
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A client, who recently delivered a stillborn baby, has a diagnosis of adjustment disorder unspecified. The nurse case manager should expect which client presentation that is characteristic of this diagnosis?
1. The client worries continually and appears nervous and jittery. 2. The client complains of a depressed mood, is tearful, and feels hopeless. 3. The client is belligerent, violates others' rights, and defaults on legal responsibilities. 4. The client complains of many physical ailments, refuses to socialize, and quits her job.
A burn patient is brought into the emergency department with the following burns: half of the front torso, entire left arm, and front of left leg. The nurse should record that the patient has a ______% burn
ANS:
A nurse is caring for a client with a chronic lower leg wound caused by venous insufficiency. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Apply ice to the surrounding tissue. b. Elevate the leg and apply compression stockings. c. Keep the leg in one position to avoid further injury. d. Position the leg flat with heels elevated off the bed.
What will the nurse advise when providing nutrition education to the pregnant client?
a. "Every day you need to have at least 6 ounces of protein from sources such as meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, soybean products, and tofu." b. "High-dose vitamin A supplements will promote optimal vision while preventing a common cause of blindness in neonates." c. "Meals such as sushi with a cold deli salad made with raw sprouts combine high-fiber foods with protein sources to meet multiple nutritional needs." d. "Vitamin and mineral supplements can meet your nutrient needs if you have inadequate intake because of nausea or a sensation of fullness."