Which of the following must be performed during the primary evaluation at an accident scene?
A) endotracheal intubation
B) assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation
C) a diagnostic peritoneal lavage
D) a thorough medical history
B
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" Which would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this mother? 1. Caregiver role strain related to providing 24-hour care for a child with medical and developmental issues 2. Risk for injury (maternal) related to overwhelming demands of the medically fragile child 3. Knowledge deficit (maternal) nursing care of the child 4. Health seeking behaviors (maternal) related to interest in learning to care for her child
A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction. The client's pulmonary artery pressure reading is 25/12 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Compare the results with previous pulmonary artery pressure readings. b. Increase the intravenous fluid rate because these readings are low. c. Immediately notify the health care provider of the elevated pressures. d. Document the finding in the client's chart as the only action.
Normal physiologic changes of pregnancy include which of the following?
a. Airway resistance is increased due to progesterone production. b. Increased estrogen causes a loosening of connective tissue and an increase in vaginal secretions. c. Maternal blood volume increases 50% to 75%. d. Increased peristalsis contributes to heartburn and gastric reflux.
When describing the different classes of diuretics, the nursing instructor would include which of the following as sulfonamides, with nonbacteriostatic action, that inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase? Select all that apply
A) Furosemide B) Acetazolamide C) Hydrochlorothiazide D) Methazolamide E) Torsemide