The pediatric nurse caring for patients with respiratory disorders teaches the student nurse the functions of the respiratory system, including:
A) oxygen passes from the larynx to the pharynx.
B) air passes through the trachea into the bronchus.
C) the bronchus divides into smaller branches or acinus.
D) oxygen exchange with the bloodstream occurs in the veins.
B
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Medications that reduce fever by interfering with the hypothalamic response include:
a. salicylates. b. acetaminophen. c. ibuprofen. d. corticosteroids.
The nurse has written a nursing order that states: "Change dressing and irrigate wound with normal saline every 4 hours for 3 days." This would be considered as being what type of nursing order?
a. Health promotion c. Prevention b. Observation d. Treatment
Nurses working with patients who are alcoholic are aware that which of the following classifications of medication is generally contraindicated?
A) Antianxiety medications B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications C) Antidepressant medications D) Antipsychotic medications
A client is diagnosed with a venous stasis ulcer on the foot. Which of the following will be included in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Administer oral antibiotics if infection is present. 2. Keep the foot open to the air. 3. Cover the foot with a hydrocolloidal dressing. 4. Provide pain medication with debridement. 5. Restrict fluids. 6. Instruct the client to ambulate without shoes.