What is an expected assessment finding in an older adult suffering from hyperthermia?
a. Excessive perspiration
b. Bradycardia
c. Temperature of 100° F
d. Leg cramps
ANS: D
Persons with heat exhaustion have leg and abdominal cramps; dry, hot, nonperspiring skin; tachycardia; and a temperature over 102° F.
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a. "I will be held to the same ethical standards as professional nurses." b. "I will not be held ethically accountable until I graduate." c. "My nurse educators are responsible for my ethical standards." d. "Ethics are not important as a student."
A nurse who functions proficiently in her area of specialization is considered to be in which stage of the Colorado Differentiated Practice Model clinical ladder?
a. Stage I c. Stage III b. Stage II d. Stage IV
While conducting Leopold maneuvers, the nurse determines that the fourth maneuver does not need to be done. What information caused the nurse to make this decision?
A) The fetus is in a cephalic presentation. B) The fetus is not in a cephalic presentation. C) The nurse palpated angular bumps and nodules. D) The nurse palpated a round and hard mass that moves freely.
Which instruction should the nurse give to the patient for the initial management of acute bursitis of the knee?
A) Apply heat to the affected joint. B) Gently exercise the affected joint. C) Take acetaminophen, as prescribed. D) Rest the joint.