The nurse is assessing the circumference of a patient's abdomen. Which will the nurse use when documenting the findings?
1) Millimeters
2) Centimeters
3) Inches
4) Kilograms
ANS: 2
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The nurse is instructing a bioterrorism class regarding anthrax. How can anthrax be transmitted?
a. From person to person b. Through microscopic skin punctures c. Through inhalation of the spores d. By exposure to animals that have anthrax
A client with end-stage cirrhosis develops severe vomiting. This client is at risk for what complication?
A. Intrahepatic bile stasis B. Bleeding esophageal varices C. Decreased excretion of bilirubin D. The accumulation of plasma within the peritoneal cavity
The nurse provides teaching to a patient who will begin taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) to treat muscle spasms. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may experience dizziness and drowsiness when I take this drug." b. "I should not consume alcohol while taking this medication." c. "I should take this medication with food to decrease stomach upset." d. "I will take this medication for three weeks and then stop taking it."
A nurse caring for a patient suspected of frequently abusing MDMA (Ecstasy) suspects that the patient is experiencing toxic symptoms. Which clinical findings would confirm the nurse's suspicions?
a. Temperature of 106.2° F, sodium level of 120 mg/dL, muscle aches b. Hypertensive crisis, hyperthermia, seizures c. Anxiety and fear of disintegration of the self, panic d. Decreased respirations, hallucinations, combativeness, and psychosis