Which of the following is an example of practical knowledge (assume all are true)?
1) The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart.
2) The pancreas does not produce enough insulin in type 1 diabetes.
3) When assessing the abdomen, you should auscultate before palpating.
4) Research shows pain medication given intravenously acts faster than by other routes.
ANS: 3
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A) "I need to rinse my mouth after every use of my inhaler." B) "I need to take my Singulair at least 1 hour before I eat." C) "I can resume my ephedra when I return home." D) "Because I am on theophylline, I will need to have therapeutic blood levels drawn."
A patient has been discharged home after a total mastectomy without reconstruction. The patient lives alone and has a home health referral. When the home care nurse visits this patient, what does the nurse know to assess?
(Mark all that apply.) A) Adherence to the exercise plan B) Overall psychological functioning C) Surgical drains D) Overall physical disability E) Institution of pain management
The nurse is instructing a postpartum patient on observations to report to the health care provider which signifies retained placental fragments. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "If the drainage changes from clear to bright red, I am to call the doctor.". B) "I will have large amount of vaginal drainage for at least several months.". C) "An elevated temperature is normal during the first few weeks after delivery.". D) "My drainage will fluctuate between bright red and dark red for several weeks.".
The nurse caring for a 9-month-old child with a mixed-type congenital heart defect who is also diagnosed as physiologic failure to thrive assesses that this size deficit is most likely due to:
a. Inadequate systemic circulation related to the heart defect b. Inability to metabolize nutrients c. Inadequate intake related to the child trying to nurse and breathe at the same time d. Inappropriate types of formula offered to the infant