A patient in the ICU has been on assist-control ventilation via endotracheal intubation for 24 hours but will need to be shifted to a long-term ventilation method. Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
A) Iron lung
B) Manual resuscitator
C) Tracheostomy tube
D) Pressure-controlled ventilation via endotracheal intubation
C
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A parent calls a pediatric information line worried about muscular dystrophy because her daughter has new onset of muscle weakness. Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information?
A. "Does anyone else in your house have this?" B. "Does this seem to come and go sporadically?" C. "Does your child have a rash on her face?" D. "Does your daughter complain of stiffness?"
The mother of a newborn calls the pediatric clinic and states, "I am concerned about my baby. When she first goes to sleep, her eyes dart around under her eyelids, she doesn't breathe regularly, and she sometimes twitches."
What advice should the nurse give this mother? 1. "Please bring your baby in immediately for a checkup.". 2. "These are common behaviors in newborns and are normal.". 3. "You should ask the physician about these symptoms at your next checkup.". 4. "If your baby does this again, take her to the emergency department.".
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular medication to a 4-year-old child who starts to cry and screams, "I don't want a shot!" What is the nurse's next action?
a. Acknowledge that shots hurt and tell the child to be brave. b. Engage the child in a conversation about preschool and favorite activities. c. Enlist the assistance of another nurse to help restrain the child. d. Explain to the child that it will only hurt for a few seconds.
What parts of sterile gloves are not sterile?
a. The outsides b. The fingers c. The cuffs and inside d. The cuffs and fingers