A patient comes to the ER with a sucking chest wound. Which type of dressing should the nurse apply to begin the process of lung reinflation?
1. A petroleum dressing covered with an airtight bandage
2. No dressing at all
3. A pillow weighted down with a sandbag
4. An air-occlusive dressing taped on three sides (flutter dressing)
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The flutter dressing occludes air from entering but allows air to escape, avoiding a tension pneumothorax and mediastinal shift.
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The nursing care for the patient in Addisonian crisis should include which of the following interventions?
A) Encouraging independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) B) Allowing ambulation as tolerated C) Offering extra blankets and raising the heat in the room to keep the patient warm D) Placing the patient in a private room
A patient asks to take a picture with the nurse to post on Facebook. Which response should the nurse make?
A) "Great idea. Let me comb my hair first." B) "I suggest you not do this since this could violate your privacy." C) "Make sure you 'friend' me after you post it." D) "Let me get some other nurses to be in the picture, too."
When a researcher writes a proposal for studying the amount of fear preoperative patients experience, which element of the proposal justifies conducting the study in the first place?
a. Identification of a research gap b. Choice of a framework c. Selection of an appropriate methodology d. Conduct of a systematic review
A toddler is admitted to the hospital for observation following a fall down a flight of stairs. The pediatric nurse caring for the patient knows that the typical reaction of a toddler to separation from family is:
A) negative behaviors and verbal expressions of anger or sadness. B) no adverse reaction if there is contact with a nurturing caregiver. C) an intense and emotional reaction; exhibiting aggressive behavior. D) the association of certain providers with specific stressful treatments.