Which patient does the nurse recognize as having the highest risk for ovarian cancer?
a. A 24-year-old nulliparous woman who has a history of multiple sexual partners
b. A 32-year-old woman who has had six live births and a history of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection
c. A 55-year-old woman who reached menarche at age 12 and menopause at age 54
d. A 64-year-old nulliparous woman who has taken hormone replacement therapy for eight years
ANS: D
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A) Pleurisy B) Emphysema C) Asthma D) Pneumonia
Poorly managed conflict:
1. is inevitable. 2. is a result of putting nurses in management roles. 3. results in lowered productivity. 4. is caused by autocratic managers.
Which of the following substances is most likely to be reabsorbed in the tubular segments of the nephron using passive transport mechanisms?
A) Water B) Sodium C) Phosphate D) Calcium
The nurse is caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery catheter
Assessment findings include a blood pressure of 85/40 mm Hg, heart rate of 125 beats/min, respiratory rate 35 breaths/min, and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) of 90% on a 50% venturi mask. Hemodynamic values include a cardiac output (CO) of 1.0 L/min, central venous pressure (CVP) of 1 mm Hg, and a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of 3 mm Hg. The nurse questions which of the following physician's order? a. Titrate supplemental oxygen to achieve a SpO2 > 94%. b. Infuse 500 mL 0.9% normal saline over 1 hour. c. Obtain arterial blood gas and serum electrolytes. d. Administer furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg intravenously.