Which type of dressings should the healthcare professional apply to pressure ulcers?
a. Flat and dry
b. Flat, moisture-retaining
c. Bulky and dry
d. Bulky, moisture-retaining
Answer: b. Flat, moisture-retaining
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Verifying handwriting or determining the age of paper a document was written on is part of establishing:
a. accurate data collection. b. external criticism. c. internal criticism. d. cultural influences of the time period.
The patient asks the nurse why an x-ray film with contrast medium is needed. How should the nurse respond?
a. "Most patients ask me that question.". b. "It enhances visualization of the internal structures.". c. "It guarantees total accuracy of the x-ray film interpretation.". d. "Let me have you speak to the radiolo-gist.".
Which statement most accurately represents conflict to a nurse manager in an organization?
1. "Conflict allows for meaningful communication." 2. "Nurse managers must avoid conflict for an organization to survive." 3. "Departments must have cooperation in order for work to get accomplished." 4. "Conflict does not allow for the organization to evolve."
The nurse is taking a health history on a patient who reports frequent stabbing headaches occurring once a day lasting about an hour. Which statement by the patient is most indicative of cluster headaches?
a. "I usually have nausea and vomiting with my headaches." b. "My whole head is constantly throbbing." c. "It feels like my head is in a vice." d. "The pain is on the left side over my eye, forehead, and cheek."