Another word for vomitus is:
a. Jaundice
b. GERD
c. Emesis
d. Gastric reflux
C
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In preparing a family for discharge from the perinatal unit, which method of nail care does the nurse teach as the preferred method?
A. Cutting the nails with sharp scissors B. Filing the nails with a fine emery board C. Letting the nails break off naturally D. Wrapping the infant's hands in mittens
An apical pulse is usually counted for:
a. 15 seconds. b. 30 seconds. c. 45 seconds. d. 60 seconds.
The nurse notes that a patient with a history of a myocardial infarction is straining during defecation. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Be careful, you might get a headache when you push so hard." b. "It is important that you not strain because it could cause damage to your heart." c. "Your blood pressure gets very low when you strain like that and you could faint." d. "Chronic constipation often causes a dilated colon, so it is good that you are staying empty."
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had unprotected sex with a partner who has HIV. The nurse informs the patient
a. "You should have your blood drawn today to see if you were infected." b. "If you have the virus, you will have flulike symptoms in 6 months." c. "Highly active antiretroviral therapy has been shown effective in slowing the disease process." d. "I will set you up with a support group to help you cope with dying within the next 10 years."