Pathological changes that result in adult respiratory distress syndrome are
A) a decrease in lung compliance caused by an increase in membrane permeability.
B) a decrease in airway resistance secondary to hyperinflated alveoli.
C) an overproduction of surfactant increasing surface tension.
D) bronchodilation affecting the flow of air into the lungs.
D
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During assessment of a postoperative patient, the nurse discovers that the pulse is rapid, blood pressure has decreased, urinary output has decreased, and the dressing is dry. The nurse recognizes these findings as indicative of:
a. pain shock. b. dehydration. c. internal hemorrhage. d. acute infection.
Patient X is a 64-year-old male cardiac patient in the telemetry unit post-CABG. He is very demanding and expects his needs to be met immediately if not sooner. He refuses to have any female staff members care for him
It is the end of shift and he appears to be stable in normal sinus rhythm. He has removed his telemetry electrodes, is sitting up on the side of the bed, has thrown an empty tissue box across the room, and seems to be trying to get out of bed and walk. He is now coughing loudly and is demanding his pain medication in a loud booming voice that carries across the unit. The type of care that he requires now is: a. direct patient care c. team work b. indirect patient care d. transcultural care
A client with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) has symptoms of intermittent claudication. Which will the nurse include when teaching the client about intermittent claudication?
A) It causes pain that occurs during periods of inactivity. B) It causes pain that increases when the legs are elevated and decreases when the legs are dependent. C) It causes cramping or aching pain in the lower extremities and the buttocks that occurs with a predictable level of activity. D) It is often described as a burning sensation in the lower legs.
What is the purpose of OSHA?
a. Educate occupational health and safety professionals b. Identify and research occupational health and safety hazards c. Distribute research findings relevant to occupational health and safety d. Educate employers about occupational health and safety