An accidental break in the skin is a/an
A. laceration.
B. incision.
C. hematoma.
D. ulceration.
Answer: A
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While working at the triage desk in the local emergency department, which of the following patients is likely having a medical emergency and needs to be seen first?
A) A 17-year-old high school student who has a red, itchy eye B) A 55-year-old truck driver complaining of sudden onset of ocular pain and blurred vision C) A 45-year-old school teacher complaining of a red eye that is draining yellow secretions D) An infant with red eyes who is irritable and refusing to eat
When a male patient is receiving androgen therapy, the nurse will monitor for signs of excessive androgens such as:
a. fluid retention. b. dehydration. c. restlessness. d. visual changes.
While completing an assessment, a nurse discovers that a client's older brother has been hospitalized several times for depression. The nurse understands that this client's chances of developing the same disorder are:
A) The same as for the general population. B) Less than for the general population. C) Greater than for the general population. D) Minimal if he is immunized with lithium.
The nurse is scheduling a hysterosalpingogram test for a patient. When planning the test, which information from the patient's history will the nurse need?
A. Type of contraceptive being used by the patient and her partner B. Patient's age at menarche C. Date of the patient's last menstrual period (LMP) D. Number of past pregnancies the patient has had