The patient is exhibiting signs of a pneumothorax following a tracheostomy. The surgeon inserts a chest tube into the anterior of the chest wall. The nurse tells the family that the primary purpose of the chest tube is to:
A) Remove air
B) Drain sputum secretions
C) Monitor bleeding
D) Assist with mechanical ventilation
Ans: A
Feedback: Chest tubes and closed drainage systems are used to re-expand the lung involved and to remove excess air, fluid, and blood.
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Each member of the mental health team
1. is a psychiatrist. 2. was once a client. 3. has specialized training. 4. practices psychotherapy.
Which situations are exceptions to the statute of frauds principle? Choose all that apply
1. A verbal contract for a teenager to receive $25 to mow a neighbor's lawn 2. A "handshake" agreement to sell a one-acre parcel of land 3. An oral agreement for a nurse to work in a two-week summer camp 4. An oral agreement to purchase a new car 5. A verbal agreement for a nurse to work in a physician's office indefinitely
After an assessment, a couple planning marriage decides to schedule an appointment for genetic counseling in several months. Which information from the assessment would support this couple's decision? (Select all that apply.)
A) The male and female are second cousins. B) The male has a friend who has hemophilia. C) The female has a foster brother with sickle-cell anemia. D) The male and female are both of Mediterranean descent. E) The female's sister gave birth to a baby with Down syndrome.
The client reports following the "food pyramid" to guide nutritional intake. How should the nurse evaluate this information?
A) Since this food pyramid is produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the client is likely consuming necessary levels of all essential nutrients. B) Following the appropriate food pyramid is helpful, but there are additional factors to consider in a balanced diet. C) The food pyramid is most useful when applied to the nutritional intake of children. D) The food pyramid is not very useful, because it does not take fluid intake and combination foods into consideration.