A couple has two children diagnosed with an autosomal dominant genetic disease and asks the healthcare professional what the probability is that their next child will have the same genetic disease. What response by the professional is best?
a. One sixth
b. One fourth
c. One third
d. One half
Ans: d. One half
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The nurse is preparing to assess a hospitalized patient who is experiencing significant shortness of breath. How should the nurse proceed with the assessment?
a. The patient should lie down to obtain an accurate cardiac, respiratory, and abdominal assessment. b. A thorough history and physical assessment information should be obtained from the patient's family member. c. A complete history and physical assessment should be immediately performed to obtain baseline information. d. Body areas appropriate to the problem should be examined and then the assessment completed after the problem has resolved.
The manager is watchful of compassion fatigue among the nursing staff of the emergency department. What is the best indicator to the manager that this disorder is occurring?
1. Nurses complain of being too tired to work. 2. Clients complain that nurses are not compassionate. 3. Physicians complain that the nurses are not taking good care of clients. 4. Symptoms much like severe burnout occur in the staff.
When the nurse is using a wheelchair to transport a client, which of these actions is essential?
a. Push the wheelchair into doorways and elevators with the client facing forward. b. Lift the footrests when getting the client into or out of the chair. c. Push the wheelchair slowly from behind. d. Keep the wheelchair unlocked when the client is not in motion.
An older adult with a history of decreased self-care has been admitted to the geriatric medical unit after being found in state of dehydration and malnutrition by paramedics
The admission assessment of the patient included a complete blood count, which revealed several hematological abnormalities, including a hematocrit of 61%. The nurse should consequently assess the patient for signs and symptoms of: A) Gastrointestinal bleeding or other internal hemorrhage B) Spontaneous clotting and thromboembolism C) Confusion and decreased level of consciousness D) Activity intolerance