A patient who sustained a cervical spinal cord injury 2 days ago suddenly develops severe headache and blurred vision. What should the healthcare professional do?
a. Give the patient a glass of cool water.
b. Give the patient some pain medication.
c. Take the patient’s blood pressure and pulse.
d. Facilitate the patient having a head CT scan
Ans: c. Take the patient’s blood pressure and pulse.
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A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. What should the nurse ask when assessing for the complication of malignant hyperthermia?
a. "Do you think you might have a fever?" b. "Do you currently have an infection?" c. "Has anyone in your family ever had problems with general anesthesia?" d. "Have you ever had any type of malig-nancy?"
A mother is concerned that her 8-month-old child does not have any teeth. The best response from the nurse would be:
1. "Teeth tend not to come in until around 18 months, so this is normal.". 2. "I understand your concern about the lack of teeth. I will make sure the doctor addresses your concerns.". 3. "This is nothing to worry about. Your child is still young, and the teeth will come in when they are ready.". 4. "Normal tooth eruption occurs by the one year mark. Continue to watch your child, and report to us if teeth have not come in by then.".
A nursing instructor asks a nursing student what the leading causes of death for pediatric-age patients are. Which of the following statements demonstrates that the student is aware of the leading causes of death for pediatric patients?
1. "Disease and terminal cancer are the leading causes of death for pediatrics.". 2. "Abuse and SIDS are the leading causes of death for pediatrics.". 3. "Accidents or unintentional injuries are the leading causes of death for pediatrics.". 4. "Accidents and congenital defects are the leading causes of death for pediatrics.".
A researcher evaluates whether a tool addresses the major elements of the construct being studied. This helps to ensure
a. content validity. b. equivalence. c. internal consistency. d. readability level.