The nurse suspects that a patient on active duty military is at risk for suicide. Which laboratory value should the nurse assess in this patient?
1. Vitamin K level
2. Vitamin D level
3. Serum calcium level
4. Serum potassium level
2. Vitamin D level
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In the context of an explanation of how human growth occurs, a student is explaining to a colleague the necessity and roles of different types of RNA in protein synthesis. Which of the following types of RNA is a result of the process of transcription?
A) Ribosomal RNA B) Messenger RNA C) Translation RNA D) Transfer RNA
A patient tells you that ever since he lost his job he's been sleeping much later in the morning and taking naps during the day. Which of the following terms best fits this patient's description of his sleep habits?
A) Hypersomnia B) Sleep apnea C) Insomnia D) Narcolepsy
A patient is admitted through the ED for emergency surgery of a ruptured aneurysm. Why does the nurse monitor the patient for renal failure?
a. A urinary catheter was inserted under potentially nonsterile conditions. b. Aggressive fluid management in the ED could overload the kidneys. c. Hypovolemia associated with rupture can result in acute tubular necrosis. d. Medications used in the emergency procedure are nephrotoxic.
A patient requires toenail care. While the nurse performs nail care, the patient is instructed to always:
A. use a file to trim the nails straight across. B. apply a hot water bottle to the feet before foot care to soften the tissues. C. apply over-the-counter preparations to any foot fungus or disease. D. apply moist wet-to-dry dressing on any cuts and cover with socks.