The nurse understands when collecting data on a patient that the appearance of a petechial rash and respiratory distress 3 days after a fracture of the femur are indications of which of these complications?
a. Infection
b. Pleural effusion
c. Pneumonia
d. Fat embolism
ANS: A
Calf pain on dorsiflexion can indicate a thrombophlebitis (Homan's sign). The RN should be informed.
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A medication station that dispenses medicine after being accessed from a computer screen is called _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A physician has installed a computer-based patient records system
An outside care provider who requests medical information must obtain the patient's signed consent and then is assigned a password to gain access to the medical information. A monthly audit is conducted to determine for whom and for what purpose patient records have been accessed. This protection is referred to as: a. privacy. b. confidentiality. c. security. d. data capture.
A nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child who has been exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) on a regular basis. Which of the following is the child at greater risk for because of this exposure?
a. Middle ear infections b. SIDS c. Living in poverty d. Behavioral disturbances
Which nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for the newborn undergoing phototherapy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Cover the newborn's eyes at all times, even when not under the lights. 2. Close the newborn's eyelids before applying eye patches. 3. Inspect the eyes each shift for conjunctivitis. 4. Keep the baby swaddled in a blanket to prevent heat loss. 5. Reposition the baby every 2 hours.