A patient believes himself to be the president of the United States and that terrorists are trying to kidnap him. The nurse records these observations as:
a. absent behaviors.
b. positive behaviors.
c. negative behaviors.
d. false behaviors.
B
Prognosis for those exhibiting positive behavior patterns of delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking is good.
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In assessing the carotid arteries of an older patient with cardiovascular disease, the nurse would:
a. Palpate the artery in the upper one third of the neck. b. Listen with the bell of the stethoscope to assess for bruits. c. Simultaneously palpate both arteries to compare amplitude. d. Instruct the patient to take slow deep breaths during auscultation.
A small amount of test ______________ can motivate you to do your best on the NCLEX-PN®, but too much of it can interfere with your ability to show what you know
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 66-year-old man has made an appointment with his primary care provider to discuss his recent erectile dysfunction (ED) and has requested a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis) based on television commercials he has seen
What characteristic of this patient would most likely contraindicate the use of tadalafil for his ED? A) The patient takes allopurinol for the treatment of gout B) The patient has a family history of osteoporosis and has undergone bone density testing C) The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin patch D) The patient often takes ginseng when he gets a common cold
Which is a life-threatening dysrhythmia that is often treated with lidocaine (Xylocaine)?
a. Atrial flutter b. Ventricular fibrillation c. Atrial tachycardia d. Ventricular bradycardia