A patient is in status epilepticus. In addition to giving medication to stop the seizures, what would the healthcare professional place highest priority on?
a. Facilitating a CT scan of the head
b. Providing oxygen
c. Assessing for brain death
d. Assessing for drug overdose
Answer: b. Providing oxygen
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The nurse is caring for a patient in labor. Which signs and symptoms would indicate the patient is progressing into the second stage of labor? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices
Select all that apply. 1. Bulging perineum 2. Increased bloody show 3. Spontaneous rupture of the membranes 4. Uncontrollable urge to push 5. Inability to breathe through contractions
A person shows signs of movement after CPR was started. The person is breathing. What should you do?
a. Continue CPR until medical help arrives. b. Continue rescue breathing. c. Position the person in the recovery posi-tion. d. Measure the person's blood pressure.
Which precaution should a nurse take when assessing the body temperature of a client
when using the oral measurement? A) Wait if the client has had cold water before measurement B) Ensure that the client is resting during the measurement C) Ensure that the client is not wearing any constrictive clothing D) Record the temperature to the even six-tenths of a degree
Which of the listed statements support the national norms regarding disease for the middle-aged adult?
1. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the age group from 25 to 64 years. 2. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death. 3. Leading causes of death include suicide and motor vehicle crashes. 4. Injuries and chronic disease are the leading causes of death in this age group.