All of the following are health problems that need to be evaluated by a health professional before starting an exercise program except
1. Mild arthritis.
2. Pain or pressure in the chest, left shoulder, or left arm during or following exercise.
3. Significant dyspnea after mild exertion.
4. Type II diabetes.
ANS: 1
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Which of these clinical situations would the nurse consider to be outside normal limits?
a. A patient has had one pregnancy and states that she believes she may be entering menopause. Her breast examination reveals breasts that are soft and slightly sagging. b. A patient has never been pregnant. Her breast examination reveals large pendulous breasts that have a firm, transverse ridge along the lower quadrant in both breasts. c. A patient has never been pregnant and reports that she should begin her period tomorrow. Her breast examination reveals breast tissue that is nodular and somewhat engorged. She states that the examination was slightly painful. d. A patient has had two pregnancies, and she breastfed both of her children. Her youngest child is now 10 years old. Her breast examination reveals breast tissue that is somewhat soft, and she has a small amount of thick yellow discharge from both nipples.
The new mother had spinal anesthesia during a cesarean delivery. She now has a desire to void and can wiggle her toes. If she wants to go to the bathroom, the nurse should:
a. assess her blood pressure. b. obtain a wheelchair. c. palpate her bladder. d. put slippers on her feet.
The needs assessment committee starts the process by examining which organization document?
1. Critical pathways 2. Staffing schedules 3. Mission statement 4. Memos from chief financial officer
The nurse caring for an older cognitively impaired patient with osteoarthritis in both hands assesses the patient for hand pain by
a. observing for facial grimacing when the patient uses a fork to eat. b. being alert for signs of agitation when washing the patient's hands. c. listening to detect moaning when patient makes a fist. d. watching for signs that the patient is re-luctant to shake hands.