Which condition is most likely to be treated with antibiotics?
a. cancer of the gallbladder
b. Acute cholelithiasis
c. chronic pancreatitis
d. acute necrotizing pancreatitis
Answer: d. acute necrotizing pancreatitis
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Which statement below is the best example of high-quality nursing documentation?
a. Patient breathing is normal, no pain noted, urine output is adequate at this time. b. Good strength in both lower extremities. Ambulating with walker down hall. c. Started on solid foods. Ate 75% of dinner. No complaints of any nausea or vomiting. d. Patient seems upset with wife visiting in room; will perform physical assessment at a later time.
A patient is taking a calcium channel blocker (CCB) for stable angina. The patient's spouse asks how calcium channel blockers relieve pain. The nurse will explain that CCBs:
a. help relax peripheral arterioles to reduce afterload. b. improve coronary artery perfusion. c. increase the heart rate to improve myo-cardial contractility. d. increase the QT interval.
In the role of health advocate, the parish nurse would
1. Help the community obtain health-related services 2. Provide referrals to healthcare and social services 3. Provide opportunities to learn about health care issues, individually and in groups 4. Assist clients to connect to faith
When entering a room in which airborne precautions are used, wear a
A. surgical mask and gown. B. HEPA mask or equivalent. C. gown, gloves, and face shield. D. HEPA mask and gown.