A patient suddenly becomes dizzy and light-headed after sitting up quickly in her bed. The term for this condition is
A) orthostatic hypotension.
B) prehypertension.
C) hypotension.
D) hypertension.
C
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Which of the following signs would indicate that the drainage system is working properly? A) Air is bubbling in the water-seal chamber. B) The fluid level in the drainage chamber remains constant. C) The fluid level in the water-seal chamber fluctuates. D) A pneumothorax is present.
The process for collecting a blood specimen for measuring blood glucose levels begins by asking the patient to hold the selected arm at his or her side for 30 seconds. From what anatomic location is the specimen obtained?
a. Tip of the finger b. Cubital fossa c. Side of the finger d. Center of the thumb
The nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit (ICU) who was in a motor vehicle accident. The healthcare provider asks the nurse to extubate the client because there is no communication between the brain and body due to a cervical fracture
The family agrees with the decision of the healthcare provider, but the nurse is uncomfortable pulling the tube. Which is the reason the nurse is experiencing difficulty with this task? A) An ethical conflict. B) Personal values. C) Legal issues. D) Cultural values.
Which is the most essential element of handwashing?
a. soap or chemical c. friction b. water d. drying