What position used for surgery can cause irreparable nerve damage?
A) Trendelenburg
B) Prone
C) Dorsal recumbent
D) Lithotomy
Ans: A
Feedback: Shoulder braces must be well padded to prevent irreparable nerve injury, especially when the Trendelenburg position is necessary. Options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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a. Infectious diseases are more prevalent. b. More African American infants are born with congenital anomalies. c. Their diets are deficient in protein. d. Inadequate prenatal care is associated with low-birth-weight infants.
What was the motivation for focusing on wellness in the healthcare system?
1. Demands by the public 2. Nurse practice acts 3. Higher education 4. Cost-containment measures
An older adult patient admitted with malnutrition begins to demonstrate signs of pneumonia. The nurse would explain which possible etiology of this pneumonia?
1. There is a lack of nutrients to support immune function. 2. Insufficient fluid intake has allowed bacteria to grow. 3. The patient's malnutrition resulted from poor living conditions making infection more likely. 4. Poor nutrition has resulted in a deficiency of vitamin C.
A patient was hospitalized 36 hours ago after suffering multiple injuries, including flail chest on the right, in an explosion. This morning the patient has moist crackles in the right lung, and the sputum is streaked with blood
The nurse discusses these findings with the health care provider due to concern about the possibility of which injury? 1. Tension pneumothorax 2. Pulmonary contusion 3. Hemothorax 4. Pneumonia