Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:
a. ability to understand analogies.
b. abstract reasoning.
c. attention span.
d. state of consciousness.
D
Orientation to person, place, and time are measures of states of consciousness and awareness.
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A patient asks a nurse to explain the differences between general anesthesia and regional anesthesia. What is the correct response relating to general anesthesia?
a. "General anesthesia inhibits peripheral nerve conduction." b. "Under general anesthesia all sensation and consciousness is lost." c. "Under general anesthesia there is a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body." d. "General anesthesia is routinely used for procedures that only require a decreased level of consciousness."
An example of a communication block is:
1. preconceived opinions.
2. physical disabilities.
3. good emotional health.
4. bad hygiene.
5. missed phone calls.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with multiple lacerations and puncture wounds following a motor vehicle accident. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the instructions?
A) "I should remove any scabs that form." B) "The scab helps with wound repair." C) "Scabs interfere with healing." D) "Scabs prevent the wound edges from coming together."
A patient in labor has reached 8 cm dilation, but the fetal heart rate suddenly slows. Perineal inspection reveals a prolapsed fetal cord. What should the nurse do first?
A) Turn the patient onto the left side. B) Replace the cord with gentle pressure. C) Place the patient in a knee–chest position. D) Cover the exposed cord with a dry, sterile wrap.