The pediatric nurse educator is preparing a teaching plan for seizure prevention for parents of children with seizures. Which of the following can trigger seizures? Select all that apply
a. Fever
b. Video games
c. Sleep deprivation
d. Food allergens
e. Mood-altering substances
ANS: A, B, C, E
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One of your students asks what the consequences of uncorrected, left-sided heart failure would be. What would be your best response?
A) Distention of the jugular vein B) Effort to lie down to breathe C) Right-sided heart failure D) Blood congestion in neck veins
When the steering committee of an acute care institution is appointed to select a new computer system, site visits are requested at a number of organizations to see the live systems
During these visits, which statement provided in staff interviews should alert the committee to potential bias? 1. "System backups occur daily at midnight but we rarely notice them. The downtime is minimal." 2. "What we would like to see added to the system is the ability to add wireless devices. The vendor is looking into the situation now." 3. "Vendor support is always wonderful. Here is one of the company representatives who can best explain that to you." 4. "System access is restricted per HIPAA guidelines. We use a thumbprint to verify entry into the system."
The postmenopausal client says that she is experiencing difficulty with vaginal dryness during intercourse and wonders what might be the cause. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The less frequently you have intercourse, the drier the vaginal tissues become." B. "Estrogen deficiency causes the vaginal tissues to become drier and thinner." C. "Drinking at least 3 L of water each day will make all your tissues less dry." D. "Try using a water-soluble lubricant during intercourse."
The client asks what causes "hot flashes" during menopause. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The increased fat you gain during menopause acts like insulation and makes you feel warmer." B. "Hot flashes are an old wives' tale and not one of the common symptoms asso-ciated with menopause." C. "Because you are not losing as much blood each month, you actually have better circulation and less anemia." D. "The lack of estrogen increases production of other hormones that are released in surges and cause your blood vessels to dilate."