Angiography reveals an aneurysm with a shape as in the accompanying illustration. What type of aneurysm is this?
a. Saccular aortic aneurysm
b. Fusiform aortic aneurysm
c. Aortic dissection
d. False aortic aneurysm
Answer: b
This is an illustration of a fusiform aortic aneurysm. This type of aneurysm is circumferential and
has a relatively uniform shape.
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A) Tachypnea B) Wheezing C) Confusion D) Hypoglycemia E) Hypotension
Which of the following patients is most at risk for developing delirium?
a. 50-year-old woman with cholecystitis b. 19-year-old man with a fractured femur c. 42-year-old woman having an elective hysterectomy d. 78-year-old man admitted to an intensive care unit with complications of congestive heart failure
In counseling a pregnant woman scheduled for an ultrasound of the kidneys, the nurse would advise that
a. a full bladder is required. b. bed rest will be necessary. c. the dye may cause a reaction. d. the procedure is safe for the fetus.
The nurse recognizes which of the following as a true statement about a nursing classification system? (Select all that apply.)
a. It provides a standard language for nursing care. b. It promotes visibility and defines professional practice of nursing contributions to client care. c. It lacks standardized terminologies that promote best practices within nursing. d. It has not been thoroughly incorporated into many agencies' electronic clinical records. e. It provides a common language for nursing care.