The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has hypertension. Which of these foods should the nurse include for a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat?
a. Fried fish
b. Hamburger
c. Grilled chicken
d. Chopped steak
ANS: C
C. Grilled chicken is low in fat and cholesterol. A, B, and D are high in fat and cholesterol.
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Which action can the hospital administrator take to reduce health care costs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hire case managers to see all patients who have extensive medical needs. b. Reduce the number of patients the hospit-al can accommodate. c. Ensure that appropriate staff is available. d. Encourage the use of evidence-based practice. e. Accept only patients with health insur-ance.
You are delivering a baby who was in a breech presentation. The baby's body has delivered, and you are attempting to deliver its head by lifting its body upward. After about 3 minutes, the baby's head has not delivered. You should:
A) elevate the mother's hips with pillows, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport immediately. B) support the baby's body, carefully turn the mother on her left side, and transport expeditiously. C) place your gloved hand in the vagina and gently lift the baby's face away from the vaginal wall. D) elevate the mother's hips and apply gentle traction to the baby's body until the head has delivered.
A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is interested in playing the drums in the school band. The school nurse should:
1. Recommend the child take private lessons and not join the band. 2. Encourage the child to join the band. 3. Consult with the physician about allowing the child to participate in band activities. 4. Discourage the child from playing in the band.
When describing nursing to a group of nursing students, the nursing instructor lists all of the following characteristics of nursing except
a. historically nursing is as old as mankind. b. nursing was originally practiced informally by religious orders dedicated to care of the sick. c. nursing was later practiced in the home by female caregivers with no formal education. d. nursing has always been identifiable as a distinct occupation.