The perinatal nurse knows that the term to describe a woman at 26 weeks gestation with a history of elevated blood pressure who presents with a urine showing 2+ protein (by dipstick) is:
A) Preeclampsia
B) Chronic hypertension
C) Gestational hypertension
D) Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia
Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia
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Which of the following services are provided by home health agencies? Choose all that apply
1) Direct care of clients in the home, performing treatments 2) Indirect care such as provision of medication and supplies 3) Acute care services for clients with complex diseases 4) Respite care of clients to relieve family caregivers
The patient is 3 weeks postoperative and has come in for a routine postoperative check-up. The patient reports that for the past week he has been experiencing sharp, shooting pains on an intermittent basis in the operative area
From the patient's description of what has been happening, the nurse knows that the patient had what surgery? A) Cochlear implant B) Mastoidectomy C) Removal of an acoustic tumor D) Ossiculoplasty
Which action should the nurse take when caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and complains of problems with concentration?
a. Teach the patient to rest the brain by avoiding new activities. b. Teach that "chemo-brain" is a short-term effect of chemotherapy. c. Report patient symptoms immediately to the health care provider. d. Suggest use of a daily planner and encourage adequate rest and sleep.
Which of the following statements is true of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
A. The P wave of an ECG represents the depolarization of the ventricles. B. The QRS wave of an ECG represents the depolarization of the atria. C. The QT interval represents the time required for passage of an electrical impulse from the SA node through the AV node. D. The T wave represents the repolarization of the ventricles.