A patient has an intradermal nevus. What assessment does the healthcare professional know is consistent with this lesion?
a. Flat, dark, may be up to 2 cm in size
b. Elevated and smooth surface
c. Regular edges with bristle-like hairs
d. Heaped-up, keratinized cells
Answer: c. Regular edges with bristle-like hair
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Which monoamines act as neurotransmitters in the central nervous system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Acetylcholine b. Norepinephrine c. Serotonin d. Dopamine e. Epinephrine f. Histamine
The nurse is obtaining a thermodilution cardiac output measurement from a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC). Which techniques should the nurse use? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Keep the injectate at least 10°F below room temperature. 2. Inject the injectate over 30–45 seconds. 3. Inject the injectate smoothly. 4. Inject the standard amount of injectate for the brand of catheter. 5. Perform three measurements 1 to 2 minutes apart.
Patients who practice spirituality may find that
A) God is the only true healer. B) disease occurs when energy is unbalanced. C) visualizing colors will reduce stress and anxiety. D) lifting an emotional burden brings inner peace.
A preterm neonate who required resuscitation at birth is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Care of this infant should include:
a. insertion of urinary catheter to monitor output b. maintain head in a midline position c. oral feeding to prevent hypoglycemia