Describe five measures that the nursing assistant can take to treat a patient who may develop shock.
What will be an ideal response?
· Keep the patient calm.
· Activate the EMS system.
· Keep the patient lying down and quiet.
· Maintain body temperature.
· Position with feet and legs higher than head.
· Splint fractures.
· Monitor pulse and respirations.
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An elderly client seeks medical attention for a vague complaint of difficulty swallowing. Which of the following assessment findings is most significant as related to this symptom?
A) Hiatal hernia B) Gastroesophageal reflux disease C) Gastritis D) Esophageal tumor
During the physical examination of a client, the nurse should monitor for signs that may indicate a urinary tract disorder. Which of the following signs indicates that the client may have a urinary tract disorder?
A) Lightheadedness B) Malaise C) Periorbital edema D) Flank pain
An obese 34-year-old man is undergoing a preoperative examination prior to having bariatric surgery. The patient tells the nurse that he has a red sore in his groin area that appears to be spreading
The nurse assesses the lesion and finds a macular erythematous lesion with satellite pustules. What would the nurse suspect? A) Roseola B) Candida C) Pityriasis rosea D) Herpes simplex
Which group of ethical theories focuses on who the leaders are as people?
a. Deontological b. Teleological c. Altruism d. Virtue-based