A male patient presents to the clinic complaining of a headache. The nurse notes that the patient is guarding his neck, and he tells the nurse that he has stiffness in the neck area. The nurse suspects the patient may have meningitis
What is another well-recognized sign of this infection?
A) Negative Brudzinski's sign
B) Positive Kernig's sign
C) Hyperpatellar reflex
D) Sluggish pupil reaction
B
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Skills that are needed for employment do NOT include:
A) Oral and written communication skills B) Proficiency in nursing competencies C) Ability to be irresponsible D) Self-discipline
A nurse is teaching a patient who is about to undergo direct-current (DC) cardioversion to treat atrial flutter. The patient has been taking verapamil and warfarin for 6 months
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. "I may need long-term therapy with another cardiac medication after the pro-cedure." b. "I should stop taking warfarin a few days before the procedure." c. "I will need to take a beta blocker after the procedure to prevent recurrence of atrial flutter." d. "I will not have to take antidysrhythmia medications after the procedure."
Joint effusions typically occur later in the course of OA, especially in the
A. Knee B. Elbow C. DIP joints D. Hips
Which of the following organizations has established standards for clinical nursing practice?
A) American Nurses Association C) International Council of Nurses B) National League for Nursing D) State Board of Nursing