____________________ is a condition in which the ventricles of the brain are enlarged as a result of an imbalance between the production and absorption of the CSF
An infant with this condition will initially have a bulging anterior fontanel and a head circumference that in-creases at an abnormal rate, resulting from the increase in CSF pressure. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Hydrocephalus
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You are helping with breakfast service in the dining room. A resident begins screaming and hitting at her food stating, "There are bugs on my eggs. Bugs! Get them off." You approach her to see that someone sprinkled pepper on her eggs
An appropriate response is: A. "No, those aren't bugs! That is just pepper." B. "Don't eat them then if you believe those are bugs. Eat the toast instead. There are no bugs on the toast." C. "I see no bugs; only pepper. I will get you a new plate of food." D. "There are no bugs! Nobody else sees bugs!"
Which client is most at risk for an adverse event when receiving atropine sulfate?
A. The client with bronchogenic carcinoma B. The client with gastroesophageal reflux C. The client with glaucoma D. The client with asthma
The nurse is planning to teach an adolescent about inhalation therapy as part of the treatment plan for the client's asthma. Which of the following should be included in this client's plan of care?
1. Inhalation therapy is effective because it provides around-the-clock therapy, as opposed to oral medications. 2. Inhalation therapy is effective because it goes to the direct site of action in the respiratory tract. 3. Inhalation therapy is effective because it provides systemic relief of symptoms as well as local relief. 4. Inhalation therapy is the preferred treatment for adolescents because it is easy for them to remember to take the medication.
According to the culture care theory, the two kinds of care in every culture are
a. practical and generic. b. generic and professional. c. professional and nonprofessional. d. practical and professional.