When taking a urine sample from a patient for testing, you notice it is cloudy. This could indicate ____.
A. cystitis
B. renal failure
C. renal calculi
D. incontinence
E. poor cleansing when collecting the urine
A. cystitis
Cystitis may cause the urine to be cloudy.
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A woman informs you that she is eight months pregnant and fatigues easily. She is apprehensive because when she lies down, she gets dizzy and feels as though she is going to vomit. Which one of the following is the best response?
A) "We really need to get to the hospital right away to make sure that your baby is okay. This does not sound good." B) "As long as the baby is still moving you are okay. Just try to get through one more month." C) "Check with your obstetrician, but you may want to rest and sleep on your left or right side." D) "You should really call your doctor. During the eighth month of pregnancy energy levels usually increase."
A patient with a head and neck injury was sitting found leaning against a tree. You have placed a vest type short immobilization device on the patient. To transport the patient you would:
a. remove the vest-type short immobilization device and secure the patient to a long backboard. b. immobilize the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device to a long backboard. c. place the patient in a Semi-Fowler's position on the stretcher for transport to the hospital. d. secure the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device on a stretcher in a supine position with the feet elevated.
The least serious degree of negligence is
ordinary minor gross inconsequential
Blood should not be obtained from an arm that has:
A) ?a patient that has had a mastectomy with lymph node dissection on that side B) never had an intravenous line inserted C) obvious veins protruding D) all of the above