Which condition is a COPD?
a. Bronchial asthma c. Bacterial pneumo-nia
b. Histoplasmosis d. Mycobacterium tu-berculosis
A
COPD includes asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Pneumonia, an acute pulmonary infection, is not a chronic obstructive lung disorder.
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A patient in the ICU is now prone to infection due to the fact that her skin has received insult during her hospital stay. Which of the following is an insult to the skin? Select all that apply
A) Applying a barrier to the skin B) Inserting an IV catheter in the lower arm C) Inserting a urinary catheter D) Persistent pressure that leads to reduced blood flow E) Lack of sleep F) Being nutritionally compromised
You are working on a burns unit and one of your acutely ill patients is exhibiting signs and symptoms of third spacing. Based on this change in status, you should expect the patient to exhibit signs and symptoms of what imbalance?
A) Metabolic alkalosis B) Hypermagnesemia C) Hypercalcemia D) Hypovolemia
An adolescent whose peer committed suicide attempts suicide himself but is now ready for discharge to outpatient care. Which of the following actions would be most important to accomplish before the discharge?
a. Take the patient to a support group for young persons with mood disorders. b. Assure that all guns and medications have been locked or taken off premises. c. Have the patient sign a no-suicide contract agreeing to seek help if in danger. d. Arrange a pass so he can go to his first outpatient session to meet his counselor.
Mandatory overtime raises ethical issues about patient and nurse safety. How does voluntary overtime affect these issues?
1. There is no effect since the nurse has chosen to work overtime. 2. Nurses working overtime shifts are given smaller patient loads to protect safety. 3. It requires nurse managers to be vigilant concerning safety. 4. It is also outlawed in states controlling mandatory overtime.