Factor(s) most likely to lead to Respiratory alkalosis:
a. Hypoventilation, asthma
b. Hyperventilation, fever, infections, anxiety
c. Vasovagal function
d. None of the above
Ans: b. Hyperventilation, fever, infections, anxiety
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a. Use the diaphragm for assessing breath sounds. b. Use the bell for assessing murmurs. c. Apply earpieces pointing toward the ears. d. Wet the chest hair with a cloth. e. Press the diaphragm very firmly against the chest wall.
Why should the nurse avoid maintaining clients on simple IV solutions such as dextrose in water longer than 1 to 2 days?
A) Dextrose in water is nutritionally and calorically inadequate. B) Dextrose in water has high potential for severe adverse effects. C) Dextrose in water is not as effective as complex solutions. D) Dextrose in water carries a high risk of getting contaminated.
The nurse is caring for a client with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A) A white blood cell (WBC) count less than 3,000 cells/mm3 or greater than 10,000 cells/mm3 B) A heart rate of greater than 90 beats per minute C) A respiratory rate of greater than 16 respirations per minute D) A body temperature of less than 36°C or greater than 38°C E) The presence of greater than 20% immature neutrophils
When a researcher uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to collecting data, this is referred to as:
A. scientific integrity. B. scientific rigor. C. triangulation. D. ways of knowing.