A nurse is aware that if a ureter is blocked by a kidney stone, the urine backs up into the kidney, causing _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis results when a ureter is obstructed and urine backs up into the pelvis of the kid-ney. If unrelieved, this condition will require the removal of the kidney.
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Which laboratory values should the nurse expect in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?
A) Plasma glucose level of 200 mg/dL B) Ketonuria C) Serum bicarbonate > 18 mEq/L D) Arterial pH > 7.3
The nurse in a pediatric acute-care unit is assigned the following tasks. Which task is not appropriate for the registered to nurse complete?
1. Diagnose an 8-year-old with acute otitis media and prescribe an antibiotic. 2. Listen to the concerns of an adolescent about being out of school for a lengthy surgical recovery. 3. Provide information to a mother of a newly diagnosed 4-year-old diabetic about local support-group options. 4. Diagnose a 6-year-old with Diversional Activity Deficit related to placement in isolation.
The nurse who has applied for a new position has been called for an interview. Several staff members will be on the interview committee. What can the nurse expect from this process?
1. The nurse being interviewed will be in control of the flow of the interview. 2. All those on the interview committee will have been provided a copy of the nurse's resume and application. 3. One staff member on the committee will ask all of the interview questions. 4. The nurse will be informed of the committee's decision immediately at the close of the interview.
A group of students is reviewing information about auscultation in preparation for a test. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they identify which of the following?
A) Auscultation can be performed through clothing. B) The diaphragm should be held firmly against the body part. C) The bell of the stethoscope can detect bowel sounds. D) The binaurals connect the tubing to the chest piece.