At an amniocentesis just prior to birth, a fetus's lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio was determined to be 1:1 . Based on this, she is prone to which type of respiratory problem following birth?
A) Wheezing from excess fluid accumulation
B) Bronchial constriction from room air
C) Alveolar collapse on expiration
D) Inspiratory constricture from air contaminants
C
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With what are these findings consistent? a. Candidiasis b. Trichomoniasis c. Bacterial vaginosis d. Chlamydia
A nurse is caring for a 64-year-old patient who has survived cardiopulmonary resuscitation after a triple coronary artery bypass graft surgery. To help this patient cope with this experience, what is the best thing for the nurse to do?
a. Recommend that the patient not discuss the experience with family. b. Assume that the near death experience was a positive experience. c. Explain that people who have not had that experience will not understand. d. Explore what happened with the patient.
On what does current research on pain focus?
A) Elements that can affect the intensity of pain B) Stopping the cause of pain C) Elements that can affect pain inhibition D) Stopping the sensation of pain
The threat of bioterrorism highlighted by the events of September 11, 2001, and the anthrax scare have the potential to
1. Dissolve community-based programs 2. Cause the health care systems to collapse 3. Divert health care funds and resources from other public safety health care programs 4. Increase the need for shelters