You are on scene with a patient who is 22 years old. She is crying and will not provide any history. Which of the following would indicate a possible gynecologic emergency in which there is significant bleeding?
A) Temperature
B) Syncope
C) Hypertension
D) Respiratory distress
Ans: B) Syncope
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If a young woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus is in a car accident and breaks several bones, she is likely to need
a. less insulin than usual. b. more insulin than usual. c. a different type of insulin. d. the same amount of insulin.
A patient with pneumonia is having difficulty maintaining a clear airway. Which action should the nurse take to ensure this patient is adequately ventilated? Select all that apply.
A. Assess vital signs daily. B. Assess respiratory rates every shift. C. Assess breath sounds at least every four hours. D. Assess oxygen saturation level at least every four hours. E. Assess skin color at least every four hours.
The nurse is assigned to provide care to a Muslim client who is diagnosed with diabetes. When planning the care for the shift, which factor may have the greatest impact on the care?
1. The client has a strong respect for the elders in the family. 2. Pork in the diet is forbidden. 3. The client may practice religious fasting. 4. Lamb and chicken are the main sources of protein.
The nurse who observes a client prescribed haloperidol who has his head rotated to one side in a
stiff, fixed position with his lower jaw thrust forward and drool coming from his mouth should intervene by a. obtaining an order to administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg IM. b. reassuring the client that the symptoms will subside if he relaxes. c. administering trihexyphenidyl (Artane) 5 mg orally. d. administering atropine 2 mg subcutaneously.