Which of the below are pulmonary complications from pancreatitis?
a. pleural effusions e. atelectasis
b. pneumonia f. acute respiratory distress syndrome
c. vasodilation g. hypovolemia
d. pulmonary emboli
A, B, D, E, F
Pulmonary complications may be caused by fluid leaking into the retroperitoneal and pleural spaces leading to pleural effusions, pneumonia, atelectasis, pulmonary emboli, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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a. Before she became pregnant b. During the first trimester c. During the second trimester d. During the third trimester
A concerned parent phones the clinic and states that her toddler was given a series of vaccines yesterday and has been irritable and is running a slight fever
The nurse should reinforce educa-tion about the side effects of the immunization and should advise the parent to a. give the child a baby aspirin for the fever and monitor the child's temperature every 4 hours. b. administer a children's formulation of acetaminophen (Tylenol) as instructed by the prescriber. c. give the child a cool bath and keep the child free of clothing for a few hours. d. give the child a children's formulation of ibuprofen every day for 6 weeks.
The nurse prepares an IM injection to administer a medication available in a glass ampule. Which step does the nurse take to administer the injection properly?
a. Labels the ampule with date and time of the first dose b. Ensures that the cartridge is fully seated into the syringe c. Cleans the rubber top carefully before in-serting the needle d. Uses a filter needle to withdraw the con-tents of the ampule
MC Among the suggestions for health system reform from the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Quality of Health Care in America is
A. Individualizing care based on client needs and values. B. Reducing waits and delays in services provided. C. Providing evidence-based services to those who can benefit from them and withholding services from those who cannot benefit from them. D. Avoiding waste of resources.