What is the most common location for an aneurysm?
a. Abdominal aorta
b. Thoracic aorta
c. Femoral arteries
d. Popliteal arteries
Answer: a. Abdominal aorta
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The nurse is aware that a total nutritional admixture (TNA) is different from parenteral nutrition (PN) in that:
A) There is an increased risk for catheter infections in patients who received TNA compared to patients who received PN. B) TNA can be administered over 8 hours. and PN requires around-the-clock administration C) There is an increased convenience for the nursing staff and patients when the patient receives TNA instead of PN. D) TNA does not require the use of a micron filter.
Clients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy may require dietary modifications. All of the following statements are true about special diets for long-term corticosteroid therapy except:
a. A sodium restricted diet may be needed due to sodium and water retention. b. A high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet may be needed to correct negative nitrogen balance. c. A potassium-restricted diet may be needed due to potassium retention. d. Increased calcium is encouraged to help prevent osteoporosis.
The nurse is assessing a client for a history of cancer. To aid in this assessment, the nurse can use which of the following words as a mnemonic?
1. CAUTION 2. ACTION 3. RACE 4. OLDCART
A home health nurse was making an initial visit to an elderly man. As the nurse began the assessment, the wife gave all the information requested. Which of the following actions would the nurse take next?
a. Agreeing upon appropriate interventions with the family b. Creating appropriate nursing diagnoses c. Assessing the environment of the wider community d. Confirming the information obtained with the client