For the adult client with a mediastinal chest tube, the expected amount of drainage is:
A. Less than 50 to 200 ml/hour during the immediate postoperative period
B. Less than 10 ml/hour during the immediate postoperative period
C. 1000 ml/hour during the first 24-hour period.
D. 200 ml/hour during the first 24-hour period.
A
A. In the adult less than 50 to 200 ml/hr is expected immediately after surgery in a mediastinal chest tube.
B. There is no standard for 10 ml/hour in immediate postoperative period.
C and D. The 24-hour rate is 500 to 1000 ml/hour.
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1. One single gene is responsible for producing schizophrenia. 2. There is strong evidence that environmental factors do not affect the risk of developing schizophrenia. 3. 10% of first degree relatives (children, siblings, parents) are diagnosed with schizophrenia at some point in their lives. 4. The chance of monozygotic (identical) twins both having schizophrenia is 100%.
A new nurse is conducting a patient interview. What behaviors observed by the experienced nurse require education on this process? (Select all that apply.)
a. Typing intently on a keyboard when asking questions. b. Allowing family to accompany the patient as requested. c. Using gestures and eye contact to demonstrate interest. d. Closing the door to the room to ensure privacy. e. Providing non-verbal cues to negative thoughts.
When was psychiatric training for nurses initially offered?
a. 1852 b. 1882 c. 1902 d. 1922
A patient in labor is found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid upon rupture of membranes. At delivery, the nurse finds the infant to have depressed respirations and a heart rate of 80. The nurse anticipates:
1. Delivery of the neonate on its side with head up, to facilitate drainage of secretions. 2. Direct tracheal suctioning by specially trained personnel. 3. Preparation for the immediate use of positive pressure to expand the lungs. 4. Suctioning of the oropharynx when the newborn's head is delivered.