A patient has a labile blood pressure. Which of the following substances released from the lungs will affect blood pressure?
A) Amines
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme
C) Heparin
D) Prostaglandins
B
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A 65-year-old man comes to the emergency department with severe chest pain and shortness of breath. He's diaphoretic, pale, and weak. Suddenly, the patient collapses. What should the nurse do first?
A) Check for a carotid pulse. B) Open the airway and check for spontaneous respirations. C) Give two full breaths. D) Gently shake him and shout, "Are you OK?"
A patient who has been exposed to anthrax is being treated in the local hospital. The nurse should prioritize what health assessments?
A) Integumentary assessment B) Assessment for signs of hemorrhage C) Neurologic assessment D) Assessment of respiratory status
The nurse needs to fax confidential patient information to another office. What actions should the nurse take when faxing this type of information? Select all that apply.
1. Use a cover sheet. 2. Obtain patient permission to fax. 3. Include a confidentiality statement. 4. Verify the fax number before faxing. 5. Print the patient's name on the cover sheet.
The nurse is caring for a child who is taking corticosteroids for systematic lupus erythematosus. The nurse carefully monitors the child's condition because the nurse is aware that corticosteroids can have what major action?
A) They increase liver enzymes. B) They can mask signs of infection. C) They cause bone marrow suppression. D) They decrease renal function.