Which of the following patients in your assignment will probably need special oral hygiene?
A) Mrs. Jumer, an unconscious patient with nasal oxygen and a gastrostomy tube
B) Mr. Heckendorf, a confused patient with a hip fracture who is receiving PT
C) Miss Luna, a 22-year-old patient who had knee surgery this morning
D) Dr. Pullman, a confused patient who bathes and dresses with supervision
A
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What should a nurse working in a public nonprofit hospital understand?
1. The hospital is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. 2. The hospital provides care only if the patient has the ability to pay. 3. Federal, state, or local governments govern this type of hospital. 4. The hospital is owned by a voluntary board of trustees.
What is the quickest and most common method to obtain neonatal blood for glucose screening 1 hour after birth?
a. Puncture the lateral pad of the heel. b. Obtain a sample from the umbilical cord. c. Puncture a fingertip. d. Obtain a laboratory chemical determination.
The Parkland fluid resuscitation calculation calls for 8000 mL. The burn occurred at noon. The present time is 2:00 PM. The fluid should be set to deliver _____ mL by _____ PM
a. 2000, 6:00 b. 3000, 7:00 c. 4000, 8:00 d. 7000, 9:00
Changes in which of the following may indicate deterioration of the individual's condition? a. Pulse, blood pressure, respirations. b. Conscious state, pulse, blood pressure. c. Conscious state, pulse, blood pressure, oxygensaturations, respirations
d. Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, respirations.