Which of the following conditions is directly linked to smoking?
a. Chest muscle atrophy
b. Coronary heart disease
c. Diabetes
d. Respiratory tuberculosis
B
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Downward displacement of the hemispheres, basal ganglia, and diencephalon through the tentorial notch is indicative of
a. central herniation. b. uncal herniation. c. cingulate herniation. d. infratentorial herniation.
In the cardiac intensive care unit, there has been simmering discontent about the new nurse manager, who avoids any discussion about her scheduling and practice decisions
The staff have begun to sort into "different camps" depending on how they feel about the manager or the decisions. Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes this situation? a. The tension that has been generated will result in creative solutions. b. Staff will become a cohesive group that takes a stand against the manager. c. The conflict will result in increased dialogue about practice and scheduling options. d. Patient care may suffer because attention and energy is being diverted toward the unit relationships.
A nursing assistant states, "I have never learned how to transfer a resident with end-stage Parkinson's disease from the bed to the chair." The nursing assistant refuses to transfer the resident at this time
Select the appropriate approach for the LPN/LVN charge nurse to take. a. Reprimand the nursing assistant for not performing the job. b. Encourage the nursing assistant to carry through with the transfer. c. Arrange to teach the nursing assistant how to transfer the resident. d. Mention that nursing assistants can be charged with insubordination if they do not perform their jobs.
A client diagnosed with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following should this client be monitored for because of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Dehydration 2. Rebound fluid volume overload 3. Hyponatremia 4. Hypokalemia 5. Hypernatremia 6. Hyperkalemia