Which is the most serious complication of an aortic aneurysm?
A. Dilation of the aorta, which may compress adjacent abdominal organs
B. Formation of the thrombi on the rough intimal surface on the aneurysm wall
C. Rupture of the aneurysm
D. Degeneration and calcification of the aneurysm wall
C
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Barriers to the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) include: (Select all that apply.)
a. nurses critiquing research. b. difficulty communicating how to conduct EBP. c. the copious amount of literature available. d. the short time between research and practice. e. the reluctance of organizations to fund research.
Which of the following statements is true concerning tuberculosis (TB) infections in the United States?
a. Subclinical cases of TB can occur in patients who fight off the infection and thus are not a danger to themselves or others. b. TB can be cured by a 6-month period of treatment with INH. c. TB can only be caused by the Mycobacterium bovis bacillus. d. Under certain conditions, susceptible hosts may be infected by the TB bacillus.
A nurse who is visiting a seniors' wellness center is teaching a group of older adult women about sexual activity among older adults. Which of the following teaching points best captures the reality of sexual activity among older adults?
A) "Androgen replacement therapy for older men can help resolve erectile function and low libido." B) "Cessation of estrogen production after menopause makes sexual activity rarely possible for older women." C) "You can expect the duration and intensity of sexual response to decrease with age." D) "With education, sexual pleasure and frequency can remain similar to that of younger adults."
Which option reflects the "authority" approach to knowledge development?
1. The nurses on the unit have used a variety of approaches to a client care problem, trying to find one that is effective. 2. A nurse approaches a client care situation in a specific manner because "that is what seems to be the best thing to do.". 3. When asked why client care is organized in the current manner the nurse manager states, "We've always done it that way.". 4. When faced with a question regarding provision of nursing care, the nurse consults a nursing textbook for instruction.