What is the focus of aerobic exercises such as walking and biking?
a. Improve cardiovascular function
b. Build muscle mass
c. Improve dexterity
d. Enhance balance
ANS: A
Aerobic exercises such as walking and biking are focused on improving cardiovascular function.
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Which of the following colleagues would a nurse typically delegate to in the health care setting (select all that apply)?
a. Students b. LPNs/LVNs c. Family members at bedside d. Physicians e. Nursing assistants
As a result of shared medical decision making a patient undergoes a surgical procedure, which results in paralysis. What must the patient prove to bring a successful malpractice suit based on informed consent? Choose all answers that are correct
1. Since the decision making was shared no malpractice suit is possible. 2. The procedure's known risk of paralysis was not explained to the patient. 3. It was the procedure that caused the harm. 4. There is no way to assess the amount of damage to the patient. 5. The patient had no part in the decision to operate.
The initial assessment of a patient just returned from surgery for creation of an Indiana pouch would include:
1. drainage of urine from the Penrose drain at the operative site. 2. the condition and color of the stoma 3. the appearance of mucus in the urine. 4. copious and odorous urine drainage from the incision.