OVERALL FUND 1 Flashcards
Mastery (100 cards)
Which electrolyte level would the nurse monitor in a patient prescribed furosemide?
Copper
Zinc
Potassium
Phosphorus
The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with a hemorrhagic cardiovascular accident. The nurse expects preparation for which type of surgery?
Salvage surgery
Emergency surgery
Urgent surgery
Elective surgery
The nurse is assisting the registered nurse (RN) in describing the process of inhalation and exhalation. In which sequence should the nurses explain the process, starting with inspiration?
The chest cavity enlarges and oxygen enters.
The medulla sends an impulse to the phrenic nerves.
Carbon dioxide is returned to atmosphere.
The diaphragm flattens and intercostal muscles contract.
The diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax.
Thoracic cavity shrinks, compressing lungs.
The nurse notes that a dying patient is becoming quieter and withdrawn. The family is upset because of the limited interaction with the patient. Which activity will the nurse recommend to family members?
Pat the patient’s face to show affection.
Keep the lights on to promote visual acuity.
Continue family conversation since the patient can hear.
Sit quietly and occasionally stroke the patient’s hand.
The nurse has received report on multiple patients who are experiencing altered bladder function. Which patient will the nurse see first?
The patient with painful bladder contractions and distention
The patient diagnosed with urinary retention who just voided
The patient who is experiencing total urinary incontinence
The patient with an enlarged prostate who voids small amounts of urine frequently
