The nurse is providing prenatal education to a patient whose pregnancy has been confirmed. This is the patient's first pregnancy and she is in her first trimester
The nurse instructs the patient that she should stop smoking, avoid alcohol, and avoid eating king mackerel because of the high mercury content in the fish. Although this advice should be followed during the entire pregnancy, the fetus is most vulnerable to adverse effects in the _____ trimester. a. first
b. second
c. third
d. final
A
Exposure to potential teratogens can affect fetal development during any of the trimesters; however, vulnerability is increased during the first trimester when fetal cells are differentiating and organs are forming.
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An older adult patient has been admitted to a busy medical unit. To control environmental stimuli a nurse should do which of the following?
a. Leave the hospital room lights on at all times. b. Turn off bedside equipment not in use. c. Leave the window curtains closed at all times. d. Leave the door open so the patient can hear the staff and feel secure.
9 cm = _____ mm
a. 90 b. 900 c. 0.9 d. 0.09
The nurse is presenting a program on surviving a fall at a senior center. Which statement indicates that the participant needs clarification of the content on emergency actions after a fall?
A) "I should crawl to a phone on the affected side to keep it stable against a hard surface." B) "I need to subscribe to an emergency call service like Lifeline." C) "To call for help, I can scoot on my bottom to a low wall-mounted phone." D) "If possible, I can crawl to a stairway and use the stairs to lift up to a standing position."
An example of indirect patient care function is ____
a. Enabling the staff to self-schedule b. Encouraging the patient to verbalize his or her feelings c. Enlisting the patient in self-care activities d. Ensuring that the correct medication is being given