When does a nurse use a Pederson or Graves speculum for examination of a patient?
a. To inspect the external ear
b. To assess the vaginal canal
c. To inspect nasal passages
d. To assess the oropharynx
ANS: B
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A 73-year-old man with aortic stenosis has had percutaneous aortic balloon valvuloplasty performed because he is not a candidate for valve replacement. Following this procedure, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to:
A) Anginal pain B) Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction C) Ventricular arrhythmias D) Pericarditis
Empathy is a motive for:
a. meeting the needs of others. c. becoming a nurse. b. moral reasoning and action. d. determining right from wrong.
A nursing instructor is teaching about case management. What student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
A. "Case management is a method used to achieve independent client care." B. "Case management provides coordination of services required to meet client needs." C. "Case management exists to facilitate client admission to needed inpatient services." D. "Case management is a method to facilitate physician reimbursement."
The nurse is obtaining the psychosocial history of a client. Which component of the history should the nurse recognize is most important to determine prior to discussing health problems with the client?
A. Education. B. Self-concept. C. Living situation. D. Income.