A healthcare professional is caring for four postsurgical patients. Based on an understanding of the physiologic process of nociceptors, the nurse expects to give more pain medication to which patient?
a. Repair of several crushed fingers
b. Dislocated shoulder replacement
c. Cyst removal on the internal surface of an ovary
d. Repair of a ruptured spleen
Answer: a. Repair of several crushed fingers
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A. Has a medical condition that prevents pregnancy B. Has been attempting to get pregnant for 12 months C. Has delayed pregnancy and childbirth for too long D. Has not conceived in 6 months of actively trying
According to most state NPAs, the vocational nurse acting as charge nurse in a long-term care facility acts in which capacity?
a. Working under direct supervision of an RN on the unit b. Working with the RN in the building c. Working under general supervision by the RN available on site or by phone d. Working as an independent vocational nurse
Which of the following contraceptive methods best protects against sexually transmitted infections or HIV?
1. Periodic abstinence 2. Barrier methods 3. Hormonal methods 4. They all protect about the same.
The client is having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which should the nurse implement during the client's seizure to maintain the airway?
1. Apply chin-lift position. 2. Insert a curved oral airway. 3. Sit client in upright position. 4. Turn client's head to the side.