The nurse researcher submits a proposal for an initial study to evaluate the effects of regular moderate exercise on asthma control scores in adolescents with asthma. To achieve increased control in the initial study, the researcher will do which of the f
a. Ask subjects to keep track of time spent exercising in a journal.
b. Have subjects exercise on treadmills in the clinic three times weekly.
c. Choose subjects classified as having moderate intermittent asthma symptoms.
d. Limit participants to adolescent males who have asthma.
ANS: B, C, D
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The nurse explains that the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery is best described as:
a. restrictive. b. malabsorptive. c. restrictive/malabsorptive. d. obstructive.
A 74-year-old who is progressing to stage 5 chronic kidney disease asks the nurse, "Do you think I should go on dialysis? Which initial response by the nurse is best?
a. "It depends on which type of dialysis you are considering." b. "Tell me more about what you are thinking regarding dialysis." c. "You are the only one who can make the decision about dialysis." d. "Many people your age use dialysis and have a good quality of life."
While measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse uses the proper technique to obtain an accurate reading. Which of these situations will result in a falsely high blood pressure reading? Select all that apply
a. The person supports his or her own arm during the blood pressure reading. b. The blood pressure cuff is too narrow for the extremity. c. The arm is held above level of the heart. d. The cuff is loosely wrapped around the arm. e. The person is sitting with his or her legs crossed. f. The nurse does not inflate the cuff high enough.