Thoracentesis is a procedure performed for diagnostic purposes or to aspirate accumulated excess fluid or air from the pleural space. What does purulent fluid indicate?
A) Cancer B) Infection C) Inflammation D) Heart failure
B
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During the assessment, the nurse notices that a Black baby has a darker, slightly bluish-hued patch about 5 × 7 cm on the buttocks and lower back. What is the nurse's next action?
1. Ask the mother about the cause of the bruise. 2. Call the Department of Social Services (DSS) to report this as a sign of abuse. 3. Confer with the physician the possibility of a bleeding tendency. 4. Chart the presence of a Mongolian spot.
A client tells the nurse that the physician just stated that it will be necessary to use a tube to directly look at the client's lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract
The nurse anticipates that this client will need to undergo preparation for which of the following tests? 1. lower GI series (x-rays) 2. colonoscopy 3. flat plate of the abdomen 4. ultrasound of the abdomen
According to OSHA, which of the following activities is related to back injuries in nursing centers?
a. Moving a person who is calm and able to assist b. Repositioning a person in a bed or chair with someone assisting c. Bending to bathe a person or to change linens d. Using a mechanical lift following the manufacturer's instructions
The human resources (HR) department is developing a newspaper advertisement for nurse positions. In order to meet National Academy (NAM) guidelines, which information technology skills should be included as a job requirement? Select all that apply
1. Use of presentation software 2. Use of the Internet 3. Basic computer programming 4. Basic hardware troubleshooting 5. Ability to transfer files