What is one of the most common causes of breathing impairment?
a. nasal polyps c. allergies
b. deviated septum d. mucus
B
One of the most common causes of breathing impairment is a deviated septum where the cartilage that separates the nostrils is misaligned resulting in partial airway obstruction. A deviated septum may cause one or more of the following: blockage of one or both nostrils, nasal congestion, sometimes one-sided, frequent sinus infections, at times, facial pain, headaches, postnasal drip, noisy breathing during sleep (in infants and young children), and frequent nosebleeds.
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A critically ill patient has developed septic shock. What pattern of hemodynamic values does the nurse expect to find?
A) Low preload, high afterload, low cardiac index, tachycardia B) Low preload and afterload, high cardiac index, tachycardia C) High preload and afterload, low cardiac index, tachycardia D) Normal preload, low afterload, normal cardiac index, bradycardia
The ability to access CSF by a lumbar puncture is attributable to the flow of CSF in the
a. dura mater. c. epidural cavity. b. pia mater. d. subarachnoid space.
In treating clients with personality disorders, compliance with prescribed medications must be monitored frequently and safeguards must be put in place to prevent or reduce the risk for:
a. Deceit b. Suicide c. Homicide d. Manipulation
A nurse is assessing a patient who recently had a stroke. What is one area of assessment necessary to promote safety?
A) skin integrity C) hygiene B) neuromuscular status D) abdominal integrity