In the American Indian culture, what is the purpose of herbs and plants when caring for an illness?
A. Spiritual helpers
B. Diagnostic agents
C. Stimulants
D. Medications
Answer: A
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Nursing codes of ethics have several purposes, including Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Informing the public about minimum standards that acceptable for nursing conduct 2. Outlines the major ethical considerations of the profession 3. General guidelines for nurses to follow regarding professional behavior 4. Mandates regulation 5. Provides a sign of the profession's commitment to itself
A patient in the ICU has just undergone arterial blood gas testing. Her results are as follows: PaO2 is 90 mm Hg, pH is 7.43, PaCO2 is 24, and HCO3 is 19 mEq/L. Which of the following indicates this patient's condition?
A) Respiratory alkalosis, fully compensated B) Respiratory acidosis, partially compensated C) Metabolic alkalosis, fully compensated D) Metabolic acidosis, partially compensated
A patient with uremic pericarditis has a friction rub. What is the best technique for the nurse to follow when auscultating the friction rub?
A) Position the patient supine and auscultate with the bell portion of the stethoscope. B) Position the patient sitting up and learning forward and auscultate with the diaphragm of the stethoscope. C) Instruct the patient to stand upright and auscultate with the diaphragm of the stethoscope. D) Position the patient on his left side and auscultate with the bell portion of the stethoscope.
The nurse is caring for an older patient experiencing new-onset atrial fibrillation. Which lab result is most concerning?
1. Hgb 13.8 g/dL 2. Hgb 11.0 g/dL 3. TSH 18 mU/mL 4. TSH 0.25 mU/mL