Which of the following assessments of sputum would be of most concern in a 40-year-old smoker who reports a 20-year history of smoking?
A) Thin gray
B) Thin rust
C) Thick yellow
D) Frothy white
B
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Which of the following procedures requires the nurse to practice surgical asepsis?
a. handling or disposing of infectious waste b. performing noninvasive procedures c. wound or intravenous site dressing changes d. tearing down a sterile field
The nurse observes early decelerations on the fetal monitor. What action should the nurse take?
a. Document the observations. c. Change the woman's position. b. Administer oxygen via mask. d. Check the maternal vital signs.
The nurse has identified that a patient recovering from an above-the-knee amputation has a problem with pain control. Which nursing interventions would be beneficial for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. administering analgesics before pain reaches a higher level 2. splinting and supporting the injured area 3. elevating the stump on three pillows 4. encouraging deep breathing and relaxation exercises 5. repositioning the patient every 8 hours
SANDS is an organisation that:
a. has resources that can help health professionals to know how to talk with grieving clients. b. exists in a number of countries. c. provides support and resources for families whose baby dies. d. is all of the above.