Which isolation procedure protects patients who have no or weakened immunity?
A. contact
B. respiratory
C. strict
D. reverse
Answer: D
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning endotracheal tube cuff management?
a. The cuff should be deflated every hour to minimize pressure on the trachea. b. A small leak should be heard on inspiration if the cuff has been inflated using the minimal leak technique. c. Cuff pressures should be kept between 40 to 50 mm Hg to ensure an adequate seal. d. Cuff pressure monitoring should be done once every 24 hours.
The nurse is teaching a group of grade-school children about body functions. A student asks, "Why do I sneeze?" The nurse's best response is:
1. "A sneeze is caused by a contraction of your throat and lungs." 2. "The back part of your brain is in charge of sneezes and coughs." 3. "A sneeze is your body's way of getting rid of something irritating." 4. "You sneeze because your body needs to take a really deep breath."
The placement of an object into a body cavity (e.g., putting a suppository in the rectum) is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse has just taken vital signs for the 30-year-old patient. Based on the results, the nurse will report which of the following findings that is out of the expected range for a patient of this age?
a. Temperature 37.4°C b. Pulse 110 beats per minute c. Respiration 20 breaths per minute d. Blood pressure 120/76 mm Hg