The nurse reviews the results of the arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) of a client with asthma to obtain information relative to the
a. contribution of gas exchange.
b. effectiveness of alveolar ventilation.
c. evidence of atelectasis.
d. presence of respiratory alkalosis.
B
Arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) reflects efficiency of gas exchange, whereas PaCO2 reflects ef-fectiveness of alveolar ventilation.
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Which of the following statements best describes the educator role of the nurse in restorative care?
a. Teaching the resident and family the impor-tance of rehabilitation b. Teaching the resident and family about the importance of activity after being disabled c. Teaching the resident and family about the disease process, treatment options, and management strategies d. Teaching the resident and family what they need to know to make choices and be in-volved in the restorative process
What does the planning hierarchy from top (narrow) to bottom (wider) represent?
A) Philosophy, mission statement, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules B) Goals, mission statement, philosophy, objectives, rules, policies, procedures C) Mission statement, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules D) Objectives, goals, philosophy, mission statement, rules, policies, procedures
While performing a physical assessment, the student nurse tells her instructor that she cannot palpate her patient's bladder. Which statement by the instructor is best?
a. "Try to palpate it again; it takes practice but you will locate it." b. "Palpate the patient's bladder only when it is distended by urine." c. "Document this abnormal finding on the patient's chart." d. "Immediately notify the nurse assigned to the care of your patient."
The hospital-employed nurse volunteered to assist with physical examinations for athletes at the local high school. How does this situation affect the nurse's malpractice insurance?
1. The nurse is covered by the hospital's malpractice insurance as a community volunteer. 2. The nurse is exempt from liability for any occurrences because of the volunteer status of the work. 3. The nurse is covered by the school's insurance. 4. The nurse is very likely not covered by any malpractice insurance.