A nurse is preparing to assess the cranial nerves of a patient. The nurse is about to test CN I. Which of the following would the nurse do?
A) Use a Snellen chart to test visual acuity
B) Ask the patient to identify scents
C) Test extraocular eye movements
D) Perform the Weber's test
B
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An older adult patient suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. The use of benzodiazepines in this patient population creates a risk for what adverse effect?
A) Seizures B) Falls C) Dysrhythmias D) Sexual dysfunction
Which indicates the aspect similar between the different methods of quality management? Each method:
1. Uses all staff in the organization. 2. Does not blame. 3. Provides clinical information 4. Focuses on cost containment.
The client has undergone surgery to remove a ruptured appendix. The purpose of the surgery was to bring about a state of:
a. curing c. health b. healing d. wellness
Which of the following is a special consideration with regard to the use of norepinephrine?
a. Cardiogenic shock b. Hypotension c. Neurogenic shock d. Tissue necrosis