Which of the following statements regarding disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome is NOT true?
A. It results from rapid release of thromboplastic material into the circulation.
B. It may result in from any condition associated with extensive tissue destruction, such as shock or sepsis.
C. Levels of blood platelets and concentration of blood coagulation components are subnormal.
D. It is a frequent complication of pulmonary embolism.
D
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What action consistently done by a patient should indicate to a nurse that the patient has a poor self-concept?
a. Wears bright-colored clothing b. Demands the attention of staff c. Apologizes to others repeatedly d. Becomes angry when frustrated
When explaining about the passage of urine to a group of nursing students, the clinic nurse asks them which muscle is primarily responsible for micturition? Their correct reply is the
A) urinary vesicle. B) trigone. C) detrusor. D) external sphincter.
The nurse is assessing a client with mild liver disease. Which assessment does the nurse perform to detect the presence of ascites in this client?
a. Measure lower extremities to assess for edema. b. Inspect and palpate the abdomen for dis-tention. c. Palpate the abdomen in assessing for a fluid wave. d. Percuss the liver while listening for dull-ness.
What is the purpose of declaring pain to be the "fifth vital sign"?
A. Ensuring that pain assessment occurs on a regular basis for all clients B. Acknowledging that the experience of pain influences the functions of heart rate and respiration C. Determining that vital organ function is adequate before administering medica-tions to reduce pain D. Encouraging nurses to assess two parameters at one client interaction to make better use of the nurses' time