A patient has had a head injury affecting the brainstem. What is located in the brainstem that may affect respiratory function?
A) chemoreceptors C) respiratory center
B) stretch receptors D) oxygen center
C
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The nurse uses a systematic method for collecting data on all body systems, including normal functioning and any noted changes. This method is a:
a. nursing interview. b. review of systems. c. nursing assessment. d. health history.
What should the nurse teach the parents of a child with tetralogy of Fallot to do if the child suddenly becomes cyanotic and dyspneic?
A) Place in a knee–chest position. B) Lie prone and maintain the airway. C) Lie supine with the head turned to one side. D) Place in a semi-Fowler's position in an infant seat.
Protecting the right to privacy involves which of the following?
a. Keeping information about the person confidential b. Allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given c. Exposing all of the body parts throughout the treatment procedure d. Opening the door when giving care in case others need to know where you are
A nurse is inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube for an adult client. During the procedure, the client begins to cough and have difficulty breathing. The priority action at this time is which of the following?
1. Quickly insert the NG tube. 2. Remove the tube, and notify the physician. 3. Remove the tube, and reinsert when the client fully recovers. 4. Pull back on the tube, and wait until the client is breathing easily.