A 5-feet, 6-inch, 25-year-old female who weighs 120 pounds walks 5 miles a day because she has a long family history of early death from heart attacks and is refraining from a sedentary lifestyle
Which of the following best describes this example?
1. Health promotion
2. Illness prevention
3. Health maintenance
4. Health protection
ANS: 2
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A patient repeatedly stated, "I'm stupid." Which statement by the patient shows progress because of cognitive behavioral therapy?
a. "Sometimes I do stupid things." b. "Things always go wrong for me." c. "I always fail when I try new things." d. "I'm disappointed in my lack of ability."
A frail older patient with diabetes is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. How should the nurse expect the physician to prescribe antibiotics for this patient?
1. Lower dose for a longer period of time 2. Lower dose for a shorter period of time 3. Higher dose for a shorter period of time 4. Higher dose and for a longer period of time
Which of the following drugs necessitates frequent assessment of the patient's IV site?
a. Methysergide (Sansert) b. Terazosin (Hytrin) c. Ergotamine (Ergomar) d. Dopamine (Intropin)
An 80-year-old female sustained a serious closed head injury following a fall. Family has decided to forgo placing the patient on mechanical ventilation and will not allow neurosurgery, electing to "let nature take its course." The nurse is very upset by this decision, thinking that the patient has a strong chance of a good quality of life following standard interventions. What nursing
interventions are indicated? 1. The nurse should try to persuade the family to allow treatment. 2. The nurse should be certain the family understands treatment options. 3. The nurse should transfer care to another nurse. 4. The nurse should ask the family to consider naming a legal guardian for the patient. 5. The nurse should contact hospital administration regarding legal action.