A patient with moderate mitral stenosis with minimal calcification and regurgitation is preparing to have surgery. Which procedure would be most appropriate to restore normal function to this patient?
A) Annuloplasty
B) Valve replacement with biological valve
C) Valve replacement with caged ball valve
D) Commissurotomy
D
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A nurse is assessing the plantar reflex in a patient. Which of the following results would indicate abnormal response and a possible lesion in the pyramidal tract? Select all that apply
A) Plantar flexion of all toes B) Dorsiflexion of the big toe with fanning of the other toes C) No response at all D) Dorsiflexion of the big toe without fanning of the other toes E) Ticklishness
The nurse is preparing to administer oral care to a patient with mucositis. Which of the following supplies will she gather?
A) Sponge-tipped applicator B) Antibacterial mouthwash C) Medium-bristled toothbrush D) Lemon-glycerin swabs
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing postoperative pain. Which of the following will affect the client's pain level? (Select all that apply.)
a. culture d. marital status b. type of housing e. previous experience c. age f. body size
During a child's last stage of dying, her parents ask, "Is she able to hear us?" What is your best response?
A) "Yes, she is able to hear and fully comprehend everything that is said." B) "No, now that she is semicomatose, she is unable to hear you." C) "No one really knows whether one can hear at this stage; it probably is a good idea not to speak too loudly." D) "Yes, she can hear and may also understand most of what is being said."