To assess the client's pulse, the nurse knows the normal range for pulse rate of a healthy adult is
A) 50–100 beats per minute
B) 60–100 beats per minute
C) 60–120 beats per minute
D) 70–120 beats per minute
Ans: B
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A client states, "I think my waters broke! I felt this gush of fluid between my legs.". The nurse tests the fluid with Nitrazine paper and confirms membrane rupture if the paper turns:
A) Yellow B) Olive green C) Pink D) Blue
Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition usually caused by
a. intake of incomplete protein sources. b. excessive intakes of protein and fluid. c. inadequate intakes of protein and energy. d. inadequate protein intake with adequate energy intake.
A pregnant patient is taking a medication that may produce toxicity if it is prolonged in her body. Which physiological change in the pregnant woman would be the most likely cause of an increased risk of toxicity?
a. Increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) b. Decreased renal blood flow c. Prolonged transit through the gut d. Increased hepatic metabolism
The goal of the local public health department is to
1. Monitor communicable diseases 2. Safeguard the public's health and improve the health status of communities 3. Offer clinic services for those who do not have insurance 4. Enforce environmental codes and laws