The nurse is caring for a client with COPD. As they talk, the client asks what the difference is between ventilation and respiration. The nurse responds:
1. "Respiration is the intake of air into the lungs."
2. "Respiration refers to the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen at the cellular level."
3. "Ventilation refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs."
4. "Ventilation refers to very shallow respirations."
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Rationale: Respiration is the act of breathing.
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A) The patient probably has an infection that is making him look so sick. B) The coronary arteries are not supplying adequate blood flow to the myocardium. C) The pumping action of the ventricles is diminished, resulting in blood backing up in his lungs. D) Low blood pressure means inadequate supply of oxygen to the body's tissues.
The nurse is reading the latest job posting at her place of employment:
Position Description; Clinical Nurse Leader: In this position the nurse is responsible for client care outcomes according to evidence-based practice. Familiar with research approaches, literature searches, and creation of care maps and standardized care plans is required. What additional information about this position should the nurse obtain before completing an application for consideration? 1. Educational preparation needed 2. Areas of clinical expertise required 3. Expectation to be certified by the ANCC 4. Years of experience required as a manager 5. Number of years of nursing experience required
Which is useful when a person is rambling?
a. Paraphrasing b. Silence c. Clarifying d. Focusing
The physician writes an order for a medication to be given SL tid. How should the nurse administer the prescribed medication order to the client?
1. Subcutaneous three times per day 2. Subcutaneous four times per day 3. Sublingual three times per day 4. Sublingual four times per day