Place the three stages of smoke inhalation injury in the correct order (first to last). Put a comma and space between each answer choice (a, b, c, d, etc.)
a. Bronchopneumonia
b. Pulmonary insufficiency
c. Pulmonary edema
ANS: B, C, A
Smoke inhalation injury may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Poisonous substances inhaled from burning material may also cause pathological disturbance. There are three stages of inhalation injury:
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1. Provide primary care for high-risk children who are in hospital settings. 2. Provide primary care for healthy children. 3. Work toward the goal of informed choices with the family. 4. Obtain a physician consultation for any technical procedures at delivery.
A patient diagnosed with gouty arthritis is prescribed the drug colchicine to reduce symptoms. Which medication education should the nurse provide?
1. There is a possibility of orthostatic hypotension. 2. A diet with fewer restrictions on purine ingestion may be adopted. 3. The pain will diminish, but the joint will remain swollen and red. 4. Vomiting and/or diarrhea are common side effects of this medication.
The patient tells the nurse, "I am really confused after talking to my doctor. He said I would be taking different kinds of medications for my anxiety and insomnia. Will you please explain it?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "You will be taking medications known as sedative-hypnotics." 2. "You will be taking medications known as antidepressants." 3. "You will be taking a medication known as paraldehyde." 4. "You will be taking medications known as barbiturates." 5. "You will be taking medications known as benzodiazepines."
When monitoring a patient who is on a pulse oximeter, the nursing assistant should do all of the following except
A) report the patient's initial pulse oximeter reading to the nurse. B) rotate the position of the tape on the patient's finger every 2 hours. C) move the spring clip sensor every 4 hours. D) immediately notify the nurse if the patient's pulse oximetry value declines.