A patient has delusions and hallucinations. The health care provider wishes to rule out the presence of a brain tumor. For which test will the nurse need to prepare the patient?
a. PET
b. MRI
c. SPECT
d. Cerebral arteriogram
B
CT scans and MRIs visualize neoplasms and other structural abnormalities. A scan giving information about brain function (PET) is not indicated. An arteriogram would not provide the needed information.
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Following electrophysiological testing that included ablation therapy, the nurse should be assessing the patient for which complication that may occur postprocedure?
A) Complaints of nausea and spitting up bile-looking secretions along with stomach cramps B) Sudden onset of dysonea, tachypnea, and chest pain of a "pleuritic" nature (worsened by breathing) C) Bleeding from the nose that requires packing, excessive swallowing of mucus, and coughing D) Complaints of heart palpitations, frequent PVCs noted on monitor, and substernal chest pain
Health care record-keeping requirements are very specific. What is the time period for which all records related to controlled substances must be maintained and available for inspection?
a. Maximum of 5 years b. Minimum of 3 years c. Maximum of 4 years d. Minimum of 2 years
A 42-year-old male client with metastatic renal carcinoma complains of disturbed sleep. What nursing measure would improve his sleep?
A) Listening to soft music and relaxation tapes B) Avoiding physical exertion C) Taking short naps during the day D) Consuming a low-carbohydrate diet
The exchange of gases between blood and air is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).