When a nursing instructor is describing the peripheral nervous system to a group of students, the instructor would explain that there are how many pairs of spinal nerves?
A) 8
B) 11
C) 24
D) 31
D
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A patient with asthma is prescribed albuterol
(Proventil) as needed and salmeterol (Serevent) every 12 hours. When the patient asks why two inhaler drugs are needed, what is your best response? a. "Albuterol opens your airways and salmeterol decreases the inflammation." b. "I will check with the prescriber to determine whether you can just use one drug." c. "Albuterol is a rescue drug to stop asthma attacks and salmeterol prevents attacks." d. "Salmeterol helps you breathe better and albuterol opens alveoli for gas exchange."
A 26-year old mother of three children tells the nurse at her annual check-up that she does not want to have any more children; however, her religion forbids the use of contraceptive devices
Which of the following methods would be the best option for this client? A) Rhythm method B) Diaphragm C) Intrauterine device D) Hormonal method
The nurse will often display empathy in communication with clients. Of the following responses by the nurse, which one best conveys empathy?
1. "Good morning. How did you sleep last night?" 2. "I can understand your concern about learning to inject yourself." 3. "Do you mean you would like to talk to the new family nurse practitioner?" 4. "Can you describe to me what the pain in your abdomen feels like right now?"
A patient had a motor vehicle crash and suffered critical injuries to the brainstem. What physiological responses would the healthcare professional expect to see?
a. Prolonged QRS segment b. Shortened PR interval c. Pulse and blood pressure changes d. Fluid overload