An old term defined as the condition in which the patient suffers peripheral or pulmonary congestion is called
a. pneumonia.
b. peripheral edema.
c. pulmonary edema.
d. congestive heart failure.
D
Because many patients suffer pulmonary or systemic congestion with HF, the syndrome was once called congestive heart failure.
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The nurse is preparing to conduct a mental status examination. Which statement is true regarding the mental status examination?
a. A patient's family is the best resource for information about the patient's coping skills. b. Gathering mental status information during the health history interview is usually sufficient. c. Integrating the mental status examination into the health history interview takes an enormous amount of extra time. d. To get a good idea of the patient's level of functioning, performing a complete mental status examination is usually necessary.
The nurse observes that the infant's anterior fontanelle is bulging after placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. How should the nurse position this infant?
a. Prone, with the head of the bed elevated b. Supine, with the head flat c. Side-lying on the operative side d. In a semi-Fowler's position
The ratification of the Title XVIII and Title XIX Acts in 1965 led to which of the following?
1. The GI Bill 2. State informatics and licensing agencies 3. Medicare and Medicaid 4. Welfare benefits
A patient complains of feeling like he is unable to empty his bladder. A nurse performs a bladder scan to
1. Determine bladder capacity. 2. Look for blockages. 3. Measure residual urine. 4. Check for blockage by the prostate or paraurethral gland.