The care provider has ordered the drug furosemide (Lasix) to treat a child diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Why is the child receiving this medication?
A) Increase vasodilation
B) Eliminate excess fluids
C) Slow the heart rate
D) Strengthen the heart's contractility
Ans: B
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The nurse is conducting a class in the community regarding alcohol use to a group of college seniors. During the class a participant admits to frequently using alcohol. Which is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Initiate a community assessment of the campus. B) Contact the campus nurse and refer the student. C) Notify campus security to watch for driving under the influence. D) Complete a crisis assessment.
A nurse is changing the ostomy appliance of a client who had her ostomy created several days ago following a hemicolectomy
The nurse has measured the size of the client's stoma and is trimming the new faceplate to ensure comfort and adequate adhesion. The opening in the faceplate should be A) 1/8 to 1/4 in. larger than the diameter of the stoma B) The same size as the client's stoma C) Slightly smaller than the diameter of the client's stoma D) 1/2 to 1 in. smaller than the measured diameter
A researcher collecting ethnic data assigns the following numerical labels: 1 equals Caucasian 2 equals African American 3 equals Mexican American 4 equals Asian This is an example of which type of data?
a. Interval b. Nominal c. Ordinal d. Ratio
In comparison to the 1980s, clients with depression in the 2000s are:
a. more likely to be diagnosed b. more likely to have not responded to earlier prophylactic treatment c. less likely to be offered treatment d. being diagnosed and treated at the same rate