The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with fractures sustained during an MVC (motor vehicle collision). The patient tearfully confesses that she relives the accident in her dreams and is afraid to sleep.
The nurse recognizes that this scenario is consistent with which disorder?
a. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
b. Phobic disorder
c. obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
d. Panic level of anxiety disorder
Question 2The nurse is helping a patient get dressed to go to her dialysis treatment. The patient bursts into tears and says, I can't go I can't stand another day in that awful place. I will die if I have to go Which intervention is best?
a. Stop the dressing process and calmly ask the patient talk about her feelings.
b. Continue to dress the patient and reassure her that she will feel better after her treatment.
c. Stop the dressing process and remind the patient that missing a treatment can make her very sick.
d. Continue dressing the patient and remind her that she must stay on task in order to be on time.
Question 3________________ are the organisms most commonly associated with infections leading to sepsis and septic shock.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Question 4The nurse is instructing a group of 25- to 35-year-old hikers about heatstroke prevention. Which participant drink selection indicates the need for further education? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clear carbonated soda
b. Diet caffeinated cola
c. Water
d. Beer
e. Sugar-sweetened energy drinks
Question 5Treatment for frostbite includes which actions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chafing the hands and fingers gently to reestablish circulation.
b. Immersion of hands and feet in warm wa-ter.
c. Wrapping hands in mitten-like dressings to retain warmth.
d. Administering opioids to reduce pain.
e. Elevating affected limbs.
Question 6Which physiological differences explain why the older adult is prone to hypothermia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreasing appetite with less food intake
b. Increasing subcutaneous fat
c. Decreasing metabolism
d. Increased likelihood of atherosclerosis
e. Decreasing activity level
Question 7The home health nurse in Wyoming gives instruction to an 80-year-old patient in the prevention of hypothermia. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wear multiple layers of clothing.
b. Wear a loose-fitting hat.
c. Move about briskly.
d. Drink warm fluids from a thermos.
e. Wear gloves and earmuffs.
Question 8The nurse counsels a group of young track athletes about heatstroke prevention. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Drink plenty of fluids with high sugar content.
b. Wear lightweight, loose clothing.
c. Practice in the early morning.
d. Rest frequently in cool places.
e. Wear dark-colored clothing to block sun rays.
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