Which technique of opening the airway in the newly admitted patient with spinal cord injury is the most appropriate?
1. Chin lift
2. Head tilt
3. Jaw thrust
4. Neck flexion
3
The jaw thrust does not require spinal movement.
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a. The diagnosis of AIDS is confirmed. b. The test is repeated in 6 to 8 months. c. Another blood sample must be obtained for testing. d. A Western blot test is performed on the same sample.
For which patient(s) should the nurse avoid using back massage? One who (select all that apply):
1) underwent heart surgery 3 days ago. 2) sustained rib fractures from a fall. 3) underwent a lumbar laminectomy. 4) sustained a leg fracture in a sledding accident.
A nursing student wants to understand the difference in care delivery between home health nursing and community nursing. Unlike the community nurse, the focus for the home health nurse is which of the following?
A) The terminally ill client and her family B) The client in a home setting C) Individuals, families, and groups D) The individual and his family
A new graduate asks the preceptor what the difference is between an electronic medical record (EMR ) and an electronic health record (EHR ). The preceptor explains that:
1. The EMR only includes nursing assessments. 2. The EHR is a part of the EMR used by other professions. 3. The EMR cannot be recalled. 4. The EMR is an electronic record of client encounters.