MC The correct tubing change time frame for primary tubing is
A. Every 24 hours.
B. Every 36 hours.
C. With every bag change.
D. 96 hours.
D
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A large, heavy, and older adult patient has a stroke and develops an infected decubitus ulcer on the sacrum during the hospital stay. Approximately 2 weeks after the patient has gone home, the patient returns to the hospital with pneumonia
What is the distinction between these two infec-tions? a. The decubitus ulcer infection was trans-mitted from other patients on the unit, but the pneumonia was transmitted from a neighbor visiting when the patient was at home. b. The decubitus ulcer and pneumonia are caused by the same host. c. The decubitus ulcer is termed a health care–associated infection, and pneumonia is termed a community-acquired infection. d. The decubitus ulcer is considered to be caused by protozoa, but the pneumonia is considered unpreventable because of the size of the patient.
The nurse would explain that the client's diagnosis of interstitial pneumonia means
a. pus has accumulated in the major bronchi. b. the alveoli are filled with fluid. c. the small bronchioles are inflamed. d. there is an inflammatory response in the tissue surrounding the air space.
An elderly client is admitted to the healthcare facility with acute respiratory distress. The client's health record has a DNR or "do not resuscitate" order. Which must the nurse perform if the client suddenly develops cardiopulmonary arrest?
A) A full code is initiated at the earliest. B) The client is allowed to die naturally. C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation without medications is initiated. D) The code team is called with intervention delayed until the physician arrives.
Cold affects the body by
A. increasing edema. B. causing vasoconstriction. C. improving circulation. D. causing vasodilation.