Which statement about the pathology of asthma is true?
a. Breath sounds are normal between attacks.
b. Mucous plugs are the major cause of airway obstruction.
c. Eventually the alveoli are destroyed and gas exchange is limited.
d. During an attack, arterial oxygen levels and carbon dioxide levels are decreased.
ANS: A
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A client has an IQ of 47. Which nursing diagnosis best addresses a client problem associated with this degree of IDD?
1. Risk for injury R/T self-mutilation 2. Altered social interaction R/T non-adherence to social convention 3. Altered verbal communication R/T delusional thinking 4. Social isolation R/T severely decreased gross motor skills
When a client asks what causes his panic attacks, the nurse should reply that research gives evidence
to support the theory that panic disorders have their etiology in a. faulty learning. b. traumatic events. c. genetic-biological factors. d. developmental fixations.
A 13-year-old child with cystic fibrosis (CF) is a frequent patient on the pediatric unit. This admission, she is sleeping during the daytime and unable to sleep at night. What should be a beneficial strategy for this child?
a. Administer prescribed sedative at night to aid in sleep. b. Negotiate a daily schedule that incorporates hospital routine, therapy, and free time. c. Have the practitioner speak with the child about the need for rest when receiving therapy for CF. d. Arrange a consult with the social worker to determine whether issues at home are interfering with her care.
Your next door neighbor had a fire in his or her home last year. He accidentally left his coffeepot on and the cord caught on fire, causing a good amount of damage in his kitchen
Since then, he checks the coffeepot many times before leaving the house. "Sometimes I'm late for work," he laughs, as he tells you about the situation, "but I guess that's normal after having a fire, don't you think?" You know that this type of behavior is: A) Normal. He has had a potentially life-threatening event. B) Abnormal. He needs to "get over it." The fire was a long time ago. C) Normal. He feels protective of his home. D) Abnormal. This behavior is indicative of behaviors associated with OCD.