A compress is:
a. Wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application
b. Immersing the body part in water
c. A dry application
d. A soft pad applied over a body area
D
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After teaching a group of students about the various settings for community health nursing, the instructor determines that this teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of an ambulatory service setting?
A) Preschool B) Halfway house C) Continuing care center D) Family planning clinic
A nurse is asked to record preductal and postductal oxygen saturations on an infant with possible persistent pulmonary hypertension. Where does the nurse assess the preductal saturation?
A. Earlobe B. Left finger C. Left great toe D. Right finger
The mother confided in the nurse, "I don't think my child is improving." Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
a. "My assessment shows your child is improving." b. "The children seem to be playing with and accepting your child." c. "The teacher reported to me that your child is doing much better." d. "What is causing your concern?"
When preparing a patient for a physical examination, you should
a. ask the patient to void before the assessment. b. ask the patient to remove all clothes and use a clean sheet as a drape. c. lower the bed to enhance eye contact and prevent injury. d. wash the patient's hands to prevent the spread of infection.