The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has difficulty concentrating and completing tasks and who cannot seem to sit still
Which diagnostic test may be ordered to assist with a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in this child?
a. Computerized tomography (CT) of the head
b. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
c. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
ANS: C
A child with ADHD may have abnormal EEG findings. CT, MRI, and ECG tests are not diagnostic for ADHD.
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1. Skin edges separate slightly. 2. Staple end sticks in the skin. 3. Client complains of stinging. 4. Incision drains 30 ml of blood.
The nurse asks the patient to raise the eyebrows. Which cranial nerve (CN) is being assessed?
1) CN V 2) CN VII 3) CN VIII 4) CN IX
Urine is 90 to 95 percent ________ and 5 to 10 percent ________ products.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse notes that another nurse colleague has been acting differently lately. The nurse often has red watery eyes and a runny nose. Today, the nurse was unhappy with the patient assignment and screamed, "Someone is going to pay for this!"
What should the nurse who has observed this behavior do? a. Nothing; all nurses have stressful days sometimes. b. Tell the clinical manager exactly what was observed. c. Tell the clinical manager that the nurse is abusing drugs. d. Confront the nurse with the behavior and provide information about counseling.