Which instruction by the nurse is inappropriate for teaching the proper technique for collection of a sputum specimen?
a. Bring the sputum up from the lungs
b. Rinse mouth with water before expectorating in specimen cup
c. Collect specimens before meals
d. Send specimen to the lab without delay
ANS: C
Collecting specimens before meals will avoid possible emesis from coughing after eating.
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What patient behavior would best support the nurse's concern about addiction? A) He needs more medication to control pain. B) He has withdrawal symptoms when the medication is stopped. C) He states that he dislikes the opioid as it makes him feel drugged. D) He asks for another dose of the opioid to relieve anxiety and get a "buzz."
Which of the following serum electrolyte values is abnormal?
A) Magnesium 2.0 mEq/L. B) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L. C) Sodium 138 mg/dl. D) Calcium 15.0 mEq/L.
Handwashing should be performed before and after
A. direct patient care. B. touching an environmental surface. C. passing each meal tray. D. handling clean linen.
________. Write the answer as a mixed number reduced to lowest terms. If the answer results in a mixed number be sure to include a space between the whole number and the fraction. Example: 1 1/4 (read as one and one-fourth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).