A client who delivered a baby 12 hours ago informs the nurse that the newborn is spitting up after breastfeeding. The nurse observes that the newborn has no gastric distention, but it is not possible to pass the nasogastric tube into the stomach
Further assessment reveals esophageal atresia but no fistula. The nurse would document this as which type of tracheoesophageal fistula?
A) Type A
B) Type B
C) Type C
D) Type E
B
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The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery pressure monitoring system. The nurse is aware that pulmonary artery pressure monitoring is used to assess left ventricular function
What is an additional function of pulmonary artery pressure monitoring systems? A) To assess the patient's response to fluid and drug administration B) To obtain specimens for arterial blood gas measurements C) To dislodge pulmonary emboli D) To diagnose the etiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What electrolyte inactivates troponin and allows actin and myosin to form a bridge enabling the muscle fibers to contract?
A) Magnesium B) Calcium C) Potassium D) Sodium
Because the water in the infant's residential area is not fluoridated, when should the nurse suggest that the infant receive supplemental fluoride?
a. 2 months old b. 4 months old c. 5 months old d. 6 months old
A nurse is using the theory of planned behavior when working with a client to change her behavior and improve her health. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
a. If environmental limitations may prevent the person from acting b. The availability of needed environmental supports for the client c. The client's belief about factors that may facilitate or impede the behavior d. If the suggested behavior is actually the most effective approach