A fearful infant should be placed in which position for a physical exam?
A) In her or his car seat
B) On parent's or caregiver's lap
C) Supine on exam table
D) Prone on exam table
B
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A patient is admitted to the emergency department in ventricular fibrillation. The patient is administered amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone). What is a major effect of this medication?
A) It produces skeletal muscle relaxation. B) It decreases automaticity in the ventricles. C) It stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. D) It slows the process of repolarization.
When explaining the final stages of the inflammatory response to pathogens, the nurse will educate the patient about
A) how the body can kill the pathogen by generating toxic oxygen and nitrogen products producing such things as nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide. B) margination, which is a process whereby white cells (leukocytes) stick to the endothelium and accumulate along the blood vessel. C) the increase in vascular permeability, which lets fluids leak into the extravascular tissues. D) the promotion of tissue regeneration whereby monocytes and macrophages produce potent prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
A patient with metastatic breast cancer has been prescribed Cannabis for medical use. Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is required?
A) "Cannabis will help reduce my nausea." B) "Cannabis promotes weight loss." C) "Cannabis will reduce my pain." D) "Cannabis will relieve inflammation."
Handoff communication is
A. given when a patient transfers to the care of another worker or department. B. not necessary if your shift report and documentation are complete and timely. C. given to the patient and family members by the nursing assistant at the time of discharge. D. given by licensed professionals only because this is a highly technical procedure.