Which pleural abnormality involves a site of pleural rupture that acts as a one-way valve, permitting air to enter on inspiration but preventing its escape by closing during expiration?
a. Spontaneous pneumothorax
b. Tension pneumothorax
c. Open pneumothorax
d. Secondary pneumothorax
Answer: b. Tension pneumothorax
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a. "Because of his injury, he will always need to have enemas for bowel evacua-tion." b. "Medical management is delaying bowel action because it places pressure on the injury." c. "Bowel function should return in ap-proximately 3 days after the accident." d. "We'll just have to wait and see if bowel action returns this week."
When preparing a client for gastric analysis, the nurse should plan for
a. antacid administration. b. fluoroscopic examination. c. frequent expectoration for samples. d. nasogastric tube insertion.
__________________ involves monitoring for the five Ps (pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis)
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Parents should select a school with the following characteristics:
a. Has a small number of children per teacher b. Has an adequate physical facility c. Encourages parents to drop in anytime d. All of the above