A nurse administers a continuous tube feeding via an NG tube. How often must the nurse check for residual?
A) Every 2 hours
B) 4 to 6 hours
C) 8 to 12 hours
D) 12 to 24 hours
B
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A nurse wants to participate in community service by providing education on the leading causes of death for various age groups coupled with appropriate preventative measures. When discussing deaths in teenagers, which topic does the nurse focus prevention
A. Appropriate prenatal care B. Exposure to carcinogens C. Genetic testing D. Violence and injury prevention
To illustrate two family members in an adoptive relationship in a pedigree:
A. Arrows are drawn pointing to the male and female B. Brackets are drawn around the male and female C. Double horizontal lines are drawn between the male and female D. Circles are drawn around the male and female
William, an 80-year-old epileptic patient, is being treated for absence seizures. When left alone, William often forgets to take his medicine in time or consumes more than the required dosage. To prevent this, William's medicine intake is monitored by his son who has a regular day job. Which of the following drugs would be the most convenient to use?
A. Lorazepam B. Ethosuximide C. Topiramate D. Diazepam
The nurse is caring for an immobile patient being treated for diabetes mellitus and a urinary tract infection. What should be included in a plan of care to prevent pressure ulcers in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply moisturizer to the skin after bathing. b. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours. c. Elevate the head of the bed no more than 30 degrees. d. Massage bony prominences including hips and elbows. e. Place the patient on a donut-shaped cushion when sitting. f. Assure that skin is dried carefully and completely after washing.