Which substance forms the tough, horny layer of the skin?
A) Mucopolysaccharides
B) Fat
C) Keratin
D) Vitamin D
C
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A patient is on postoperative day 2 after undergoing a total hip replacement. The patient suddenly complains of chest pain and is coughing up blood-tinged sputum. What should be the nurse's initial intervention?
a. Report signs to the charge nurse. b. Elevate head of bed and administer oxygen. c. Prevent patient from excessive coughing. d. Increase IV flow rate.
The infection control nurse is presenting an in-service presentation on infection prevention and control. A participating nurse identifies what patient as most susceptible to acquiring an infec-tion?
a. An 81-year-old patient with a fractured hip b. A 10-month-old patient with a first-degree burned hand c. A 40-year-old patient with a recent un-complicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy d. A 16-year-old athlete with a repair of the medial collateral ligament
A client with neurologic disease and associated immobility is at high risk for which of the following adverse events?
A. Impaired skin integrity related to immobilization devices B. Decreased muscle strength related to reduced activity C. Urinary tract infection related to barriers to elimination D. Injury related to lift and transfer techniques
The nurse plans a home visit to a pregnant teen. The demonstrated outcome of this nursing intervention is:
1. An increase birth weight and utilization of prenatal care and support services 2. An increase in family coping skills to prevent crisis 3. A coordinated and comprehensive teen pregnancy approach 4. A family approach to health care