What is the most common cause of an aneurysm?

a. Emboli
b. Trauma
c. Atherosclerosis
d. Thrombus formation


Answer: c. Atherosclerosis

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The nurse is caring for a young adult who came to the rehabilitation facility following severe full-thickness burns over 60% of the body to regain function in order to perform ADLs

After several weeks of therapy, the client states he wishes to leave the facility against medical advice without completing rehabilitation. The nurse: 1. Informs the client that he cannot leave until rehabilitation is completed. 2. Calls the physician to request a sedative for the client. 3. Calls the client's family to persuade him to stay in the facility. 4. Notifies the RN and/or physician that the client would like to leave.

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What best defines conflict?

A) Inner struggle B) Violation of rights C) Inner or outer struggle D) Visible struggle between individuals

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A respiratory rate of 20 for an adult patient is documented using which term?

1) Eupnea 2) Dyspnea 3) Bradypnea 4) Tachypnea

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When taking an inventory of items that a patient has brought to the hospital, a nurse should document the patient's diamond and ruby wedding ring as

1. A ring with rubies and diamonds. 2. A gold-colored ring with red stones and clear stones. 3. A 24-karat gold wedding ring. 4. A 1-karat diamond wedding ring.

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