Which client has the greatest risk for sleep apnea?
a. Middle-aged woman who takes a diuretic nightly
b. Adolescent girl with a history of tonsillitis
c. Obese older male client with a short, thick neck
d. School-age boy with a history of hyperactivity disorder
ANS: C
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1. Mobility 2. Environment 3. Workplace safety 4. Diminished sensory perception
The perinatal nurse is explaining blood transport though fetal circulation to the new nurse. How does the perinatal nurse describe the foramen ovale?
A. Opening in the heart's septum between the right and left atria B. Vascular channel between the pulmonary artery and the descending aorta C. Vascular channel connecting the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava D. Vascular route connecting the heart to the extremities
Workplace issues currently under discussion by the American Nurses Association do not include which of the following?
A. Mandatory overtime B. Rotating shifts C. Staff development opportunities D. Staffing ratios
A patient comes from a close-knit extended family. If the patient's family functions as context, what does the nurse need to evaluate?
a. Attainment of health of an individual member in a specific environment b. Family processes c. Family relationships d. The family member and unit