A pregnant patient in the CCU who recently was in a motor vehicle accident suddenly complains of an intense chest pain that she describes as "ripping" before passing out. On auscultation, the nurse hears the murmur of aortic regurgitation
What condition does the woman most likely have?
A) Thoracic aortic aneurysm
B) Aortic dissection
C) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
D) Hypertensive crisis
B
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Surgical asepsis is a requirement in the restricted zone of the operating suite. What personal protective equipment should the nurse wear at all times in the restricted zone of the operating room?
A) Reusable shoe covers B) Mask covering the nose and mouth C) Goggles D) Gloves
A laboring woman is found to have an active outbreak of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV). The nurse prepares for which treatment intervention?
1. Predelivery skin scrub with an antiseptic cleaner 2. Normal vaginal delivery if possible 3. Treatment with pyrimethamine for the infant starting immediately after birth 4. Cesarean delivery
The nurse is preparing to administer normal serum albumin (Plasbumin) to a client with an albumin level of 3.2 g/dL. Which are appropriate classifications of Plasbumin?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Blood product 2. Colloid 3. Crystalloid 4. Vitamin 5. Electrolyte
The nurse is assisting during a physical exam of a patient. In regards to the genital exam, what steps does the nurse need to complete? Select all that apply
A) Provide privacy. B) Instruments should be kept cold. C) Use careful draping of the patient. D) Use gloves during the exam. E) Observe breasts for deviations from normal.