The nurse knows that a myocardial infarction is an occlusion of what blood vessel?
a. Pulmonary artery
b. Ascending aorta
c. Coronary artery
d. Carotid artery
C
A myocardial infarction is the lack of blood flow due to obstruction to the coronary artery, which supplies the heart with blood. The ascending aorta is a vessel that leads from the heart to perfuse the brain. The pulmonary artery supplies blood to the lungs. The carotid artery supplies blood to the brain.
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When counseling a male patient with suspected HIV, the nurse informs him that if the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) comes back positive, then
A) no further testing is required since this confirms HIV infection. B) a second test known as the Western blot assay will be ordered to confirm positive HIV status. C) he will be sent to an infectious disease physician for a tissue biopsy to confirm infection. D) if the second test, the Western blot, returns negative, he has not developed a case of full-blown AIDS.
The client asks the nurse why there is a small amount of blood on her daughter's diaper. Initially, which response by the nurse would be most helpful?
a. "It is possible that your baby experienced birth trauma that has caused some bleeding." b. "Your baby may have an infection that will need to be evaluated by the physician." c. "Breastfed babies often experience this type of bleeding problem due to lack of vitamin K in the mother's breast milk." d. "Some female infants experience menstrua-tion-like bleeding when hormones from the mother are no longer in their systems."
A pregnant woman tells the clinic nurse that she uses aloe vera to prevent constipation. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
a. "Aloe vera should not be used during pregnancy because it causes engorgement of the pelvic vessels and could result in increased bleeding." b. "Aloe vera should not be used during pregnancy because it crosses the placenta and could cause birth defects." c. "Aloe vera is a very effective natural remedy for constipation." d. "Aloe vera is safe when used in moderation during pregnancy."
The nurse is caring for new parents. During her education session, the nurse instructs the parents on a newborn's sleep patterns. Which statement is accurate about a newborn's sleep patterns?
A) Newborns have shorter periods of REM sleep. B) Newborns are inactive when awake. C) Newborns will nap two times per day. D) Newborns sleep 16 to 17 hours per day.