A mechanical lift is used to transfer a patient to the wheelchair. Before using the lift, you need to:
a. Clean it
b. Read the manufacturer's instructions
c. Apply a transfer belt
d. Apply an assist device
B
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A 90-year-old patient complains to the nurse of shortness of breath after walking up a flight of stairs. What age-related change should the nurse explain results in this problem?
a. Flexible rib cage b. High-arched diaphragm c. Increased chest movement d. Enlarged bronchioles
The nurse is reading the final report from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) for Nursing Research Development study regarding nursing research utilization. This study found that:
a. nursing research was on the rise with many valuable studies being conducted related to practice. b. there were a limited number of scientifically sound, reliable nursing studies with clearly identified implications for nursing care. c. practicing nurses demonstrated a major lack of understanding of how to utilize nursing research. d. there was little support in health care institutions for conducting nursing research to support practice.
Before discharging the patient, check with your supervisor that all the discharge teaching and documentation is complete
True False
Shortened erythrocyte life span, ineffective bone marrow response to erythropoietin, and altered iron metabolism describe the pathophysiologic characteristics of which type of anemia?
a. Aplastic b. Sideroblastic c. Anemia of chronic disease d. Iron deficiency