The nurse admits a patient, age 72, who is scheduled for a vaginal hysterectomy. In what position will this patient be placed in the operating room for her surgery?
a. Lateral
b. Lithotomy
c. Trendelenburg
d. Supine
B
The patient is placed in a lithotomy position, and the uterus is removed through the vagina.
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In which of the following situations did the nurse disregard the patient's right to privacy?
a. Informing the physician that the patient was verbalizing suicidal thoughts b. Notifying the health department of a patient's tuberculosis diagnosis c. Reporting possible dependent-adult abuse to the police d. Warning a visitor to wear gloves when giving a back rub because the patient is HIV positive
A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has been attending a mental health clinic for several months. Which factor should a nurse identify as an appropriate indicator of a positive client behavioral change?
1. The client gained two pounds in one week. 2. The client focused conversations on nutritious food. 3. The client demonstrated healthy coping mechanisms that decreased anxiety. 4. The client verbalized an understanding of the etiology of the disorder.
Auscultating the heart sounds should result in a "lubb-dupp" sound when using the bell and the diaphragm of the stethoscope. What causes the "lubb" sound?
a. Opening of the AV valves b. Opening of the semilunar valves c. Closing of the AV valves d. Closing of the semilunar valves
A physician needs to insert a vaginal speculum into a patient for a vaginal examination. The nurse should place the patient in what position?
a. Sims' b. Prone c. Lithotomy d. Dorsal recumbent