A nurse is assisting with the collection of a Pap smear. When collecting the specimen, which of the following is done first?
A) Insertion of the speculum
B) Swabbing of the endocervix
C) Spreading of the labia
D) Insertion of the cytobrush
C
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The nurse should inform a client receiving spinal anesthesia to expect a loss of feeling and movement in which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Arms B) Legs C) Face D) Lower abdomen E) Hands
A nurse could anticipate that the treatment plan for a patient experiencing memory difficulties might include medications designed to
a. inhibit GABA. b. increase dopamine at receptor sites. c. decrease dopamine at receptor sites. d. prevent destruction of acetylcholine.
The patient has eyedrops ordered daily to both eyes. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering the medication?
a. Carefully place the drop on the cornea. b. Wipe the eye with a tissue after placing the eyedrop. c. Hold the eyedropper about 1 to 2 cm above the eye. d. Instruct the patient to squeeze the eye shut after instillation.
Which of the following is least likely to be a candidate for outpatient surgery?
1. Kevin Kraus, a 62-year-old with mild hypertension undergoing repair of an inguinal hernia 2. Leslie Lee, an 18-year-old diabetic having surgery to repair a torn ligament in her knee 3. Marvin Mills, a 35-year-old who is HIV positive and having a lymph node biopsy 4. Noreen Norberg, a 45-year-old who takes medication for depression and is having a laparoscopic cholecystectomy 5. Owen O'Brien, a 52-year-old with severe coronary artery disease having an angioplasty with stent placement