An elderly woman in a long-term care facility has fallen and sustained several injuries. Which of her injuries would be the most serious fall-related injury?
A) fractured hip B) fractured ulna C) lacerated lip D) thigh contusion
A
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A patient with heart failure has been started on an ACE inhibitor. What lab value related to the ACE inhibitor would concern the nurse?
A) Elevated serum potassium B) Elevated CK-MB C) Diminished sodium D) Increased prothrombin time
A client asks the nurse to why the client's skin and eyes have turned yellow. The nurse should explain that:
1. the client has too many bruises. 2. the client has eaten too many foods containing yellow food dye. 3. the client might be experiencing liver disease. 4. yellow skin is considered normal.
An RN is relocating and is seeking employment at a hospital that focuses on patient safety. Which staffing issues have a negative impact on patient safety (select all that apply)?
a. Eight-hour shifts b. Twelve-hour shifts c. Mandatory overtime d. Student nurses on the unit e. Unplanned overtime
The nurse prepares to perform oropharyngeal suctioning on an adult. Nursing care is appropriate if which wall suction pressure is used?
a. 40 to 60 mm Hg b. 60 to 80 mm Hg c. 80 to 100 mm Hg d. 100 to 150 mm Hg