A patient has a herniated disk compressing the lumbar spine at L2, L3, and L4 that is impairing deep tendon reflexes. Which response does a nurse expect from this patient?
a. Diminished contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle with plantar flexion of the foot
b. Diminished contraction of the quadriceps muscle with extension of the lower leg
c. Diminished plantar flexion of the toes
d. Diminished dorsiflexion of the foot and flexion of the toes
ANS: B
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1. is inevitable. 2. is a result of putting nurses in management roles. 3. results in lowered productivity. 4. is caused by autocratic managers.
The physician has ordered an indwelling urinary catheter for a client with urinary retention. The nurse practices strict aseptic technique when inserting an indwelling urinary catheter to prevent infection along with which of the following?
1. Inflates a balloon while the catheter is in the urethra 2. Instructs client not to void around the catheter 3. Irrigates the catheter with sterile saline on a daily basis 4. Uses an anesthetic lubricating gel during insertion
The novice nurse manager is devising a work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Which of the following actions will help ensure effective time management?
1. The nurse manage begins to delegate some tasks to others. 2. The nurse manager decides to work during the day shift and half of the evening shift during the week to get everything done. 3. The nurse manager adheres to a very strict "appointments only" rule, and does not allow any interruptions. 4. The nurse manager mandates that every staff member must attend management meetings.
A 16-year-old boy with a chronic illness has recently become rebellious and is taking risks such as missing doses of his medication. The nurse should explain to his parents that:
a. he needs more discipline. b. he needs more socialization with peers. c. this is part of normal adolescence. d. this is how he is asking for more parental control.