A nurse explains to a patient that blood pressure measures
1. The amount of blood volume within the blood vessels.
2. The amount of resistance within the veins during heart contractions.
3. The amount of force being placed on arteries by blood.
4. The amount of pressure exerted by the veins and arteries on the heart.
ANS: 3
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A. The entire responsibility of the nurse. B. Measurable. C. Realistic. D. Should include the patient in the process.
A nurse preceptor wants to determine if a new graduate understands the concept of telenursing
Which of the following definitions given by the new graduate would indicate to the preceptor that the new graduate has some understanding of telenursing? "Telenursing is best defined as a. the use of the telephone to transmit the nursing report." b. the use of technology, both audio and audiovisual, to conduct nursing practice." c. nursing courses offered in a distance learning format via the Internet." d. the concept of passing gossip within a health care facility, with one nurse telling another about policy changes."
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A) iron deficiency could cause inadequate oxygenation of fetal tissue. B) iron is obtained by eating high-starch foods such as pasta and potatoes. C) iron can be taken weekly by oral supplement if the woman is anemic. D) iron is essential to the development of bones.
A nurse is preparing an educational program for residents of an assisted living facility regarding methods for coping with age-associated cognitive changes. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
1. Making lists, posting appointments on calendars, and writing notes to self 2. Playing computer games 3. Keeping the mind active by doing things like playing bridge, completing a crossword puzzle, reading daily 4. Using assistive devices such as a pill box for medications 5. Not relying on habits; challenging your mind to remember new things