Which of the following words are not used to describe pain?
a. Full, bounding, and feeble
b. Sharp, knifelike, and stabbing
c. Aching, burning, and cramping
d. Pressure, squeezing, and viselike
A
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In the ICU setting, a patient transported from surgery following open heart bypass grafting will likely have his core temperature measured by a/an
A) rectal tube inserted to prevent evacuation from bowels while recovering from anesthesia. B) temperature probe taped behind his ear. C) esophageal flexible thermometer monitoring aorta distention. D) pulmonary artery catheter being used to measure cardiac output.
Neuromuscular blocking agents are used in the management of some ventilated patients. Their primary mode of action is:
a. analgesia. b. anticonvulsant. c. paralysis. d. sedation.
A patient who is newly pregnant and her spouse have decided to use the Bradley method of childbirth. Which outcome indicates that this couple is adhering to the principles of this birthing method?
A) The patient performs muscle-toning exercises. B) The patient and spouse are ingesting a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. C) The patient identifies that lying in bed will be the position to use during labor. D) The spouse encourages the patient's mother to coach the patient during breathing exercises.
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who just delivered a newborn and is concerned that the patient is at risk for an intrapartal infection. Which information caused the nurse to have this concern?
A) Urinary catheterization B) Intravenous fluid infusion C) Use of forceps for the birth D) Epidural catheter placement E) Prolonged rupture of membranes