Nurses give vaccinations to help increase host resistance to other diseases. Among the vaccines commonly administered are
A. Pneumonia
B. Influenza
C. Smallpox
D. Both 1 and 2
ANS: D
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For a client in renal failure with an abnormally elevated serum potassium level, the priority assessment by the nurse would be the client's
a. electrocardiogram (ECG) strips. b. level of consciousness. c. serial BUN and creatinine levels. d. urine output.
When caring for a client who has altered tactile sensation, the nurse's MOST important role is to:
a. perform passive range-of-motion exercises for the client every 2 to 4 hours to avoid atrophy b. provide clear, concise explanations of treatments while avoiding information overload c. provide sensory stimulation by using auditory, visual, and gustatory stimuli to help compensate for tactile loss d. reduce or prevent impairment of skin integrity
An adolescent says, "What am I supposed to do? My parents are so strict. They never let me do anything or go anywhere with my friends.". Which nursing intervention would be most effective?
a. To determine the extent of the countertransference, ask the adolescent, "Why do you think a nurse could help?" b. Maintain a balanced stance with the adolescent, but plan to teach the parents to gradually allow for independence. c. To establish trust, tell the adolescent that the nurse will strongly encourage the parents to allow more opportunities for independence. d. In order to encourage dialogue, ask the adolescent to provide specific examples and situations in which the parents acted strictly.
Maria, a 30-year-old woman, visits Dr. Knowles with complaints of fatigue and sleeplessness. Dr. Knowles prescribes a drug to Maria to help her sleep better, which would also help reduce the fatigue. After discontinuation of the drug, Maria is unable to sleep properly at night because of nightmares and anxiety. Identify the most probable cause for this effect.
A. GABAA inhibition B. Automatism C. REM rebound D. GABAA receptor-mediated sodium influx