Prolonged menses is usually defined as bleeding for more than _____ days
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
7
Menses is considered prolonged if it lasts longer than 7 days.
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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 established specific requirements for nurse aides (NAs) who work in long-term care facilities that are funded by Medicare. These requirements include the fact that
A) only individuals who are registered in educational programs to become practical/vocational nurses or registered nurses may work as NAs. B) NAs must demonstrate that they participate in continuing education programs at least once per year. C) all NAs must complete a minimum training program in order to ensure competency. D) NAs must pass a version of the NCLEX before they are certified to provide care.
Why are small children at greater risk for being bitten by an animal?
a. They are unable to follow directions. b. They have slower reactions to aggressive behavior. c. They have not been immunized for rabies. d. Their height puts them at greater risk.
A patient with diabetes develops ventricular tachycardia and is in the hospital for evaluation of this condition. The nurse reviews the history and learns that the patient takes mexiletine [Mexitil] for pain caused by peripheral neuropathy
What should the nurse do? a. Discuss common side effects associated with taking mexiletine with cardiac agents. b. Understand that this drug will help with both peripheral neuropathy and dysrhyth-mias. c. Notify the provider to request that another drug be used for peripheral neuropathy pain. d. Request an order for renal function and hepatic function tests.
During a physical assessment, the patient walks to the door of the examination room as the nurse watches the patient switch the weight on the feet. The nurse would document assessment of which part of the musculoskeletal status?
1. Knee extension 2. Second-phase gait 3. Hip flexion 4. First-phase gait