When inspecting a client's inguinal area for bulging, which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to have the client do?
A) Bend forward from the waist
B) Cough after turning his head
C) Hold his breath after exhaling
D) Stand on one foot
B
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A patient has had a heart transplant using the standard atrial cuff technique. Based on the use of this surgical technique, what cardiac monitor reading does the nurse most expect?
A) Third-degree heart block with ventricular rate 80 B) Two P waves for each QRS complex with one in disassociation C) Two independently rhythmic QRS complexes D) Ventricular pacing stimulus followed by a QRS complex
During performance appraisal interviews, Joanne's nurse manager notices Joanne's excitement when she talks about how she has helped patients on a rehab unit understand the complexities of their regimens
When Joanne's nurse manager asks her about her career path plans, Joanne says that she wants to become a nurse administrator. The best response to Joanne would be: a. "Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this path?" b. "You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited by that career path, I wouldn't advise going in that direction." c. "You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a possible career path?" d. "You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and then consider administration."
Because of the anticoagulant in the saliva of leeches, they are used to treat which of the following in the replantation patient?
1. inadequate arterial blood flow 2. venous insufficiency 3. venous congestion 4. increased arterial blood flow
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart?
A. The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis B. Cardiology occurs along with prolapse of the mitral valve and regurgitation C. Dilation of the right ventricle occurs with sclerosis of pulmonic and tricuspid valves D. Hypertrophy of the right ventricle