An elderly patient has acquired a urinary tract infection due to an inserted catheter during hospitalization. A nurse identifies that this infection is caused by a type of pathogen known as
1. Protozoa.
2. Helminths.
3. Bacteria.
4. A virus.
ANS: 3
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A patient is admitted with possible cancer of the ovary. What fact should a nurse know about malignant tumors of the ovary?
a. They are frequently advanced and in-operable by the time they are diagnosed. b. The respond well to radiation and chemo-therapy because of early detection. c. They are easily detected because symp-toms appear early in a woman's life. d. They are directly related to PID and other infections.
The parent of a 2-day-old newborn expresses concern that their infant's head is misshapen. Which response should the nurse provide the parent?
A. "Every newborn has a different shaped head." B. "It is okay, the cranial bones are not yet fused." C. "Your newborn can be fitted for a helmet to reshape their head." D. "I will be taking measurements of the newborn's head."
In a patient with ____________________ paralysis, the extremities move in an involuntary pattern, similar to muscle spasms.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What information regarding her health history is important to obtain from her mother to
plan her perioperative care? Select all that apply and explain your rationale. a. Current known health status b. Current method of feeding c. Parent's employment status d. Immunization status e. Adoption status f. Gross motor milestones