The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A carotid ultrasound reveals a 40 obstruction. The nurse anticipates that the treatment will likely consist of which factor(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diet modification
b. Lifestyle alteration
c. Aspirin for antiplatelet aggregation
d. Daily doses of nitrates
e. Endarterectomy
Question 2The nurse is caring for an older adult patient. Which age-related factor increases this patient's risk for falls?
a. Multiple lines and tubes
b. Increased postural sway
c. Room clutter
d. Pain medication
Question 3After assessing a patient, the nurse suspects that the patient has an abscessed tooth. Which assessment finding confirms that the immune system is fighting the abscess?
a. Anorexia
b. Purulent expectorate
c. Foul breath
d. Enlarged cervical lymph node
Question 4The nurse is aware that absence (petit mal) seizures are difficult to detect for which reason(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lack of an aura
b. Appearance as a brief moment of absent-mindedness
c. Brief loss of consciousness (LOC)
d. Absence of patient memory of the event
e. Absence of postictal signs
Question 5When preparing a patient for electromyography (EMG), which instructions should the nurse include?
a. Cease smoking for 12 hours before the test.
b. Refrain from caffeine drinks for 3 hours before the test.
c. Take muscle relaxants before the test.
d. Prepare for a lengthy testing time (usually about 2 hours).
Question 6The nurse is assessing a patient with a dark complexion for cyanosis. To ensure the most accurate assessment, which locations should the nurse inspect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Conjunctiva
b. Gums
c. Roof of the mouth
d. Nail beds
e. Palms of the hands
Question 7The nurse is working in a flu immunization clinic. Which situation would require a postponement of immunization?
a. A patient has a history of asthma.
b. A patient takes herbal remedies such as valerian and Ginkgo biloba daily.
c. A patient has a history of poorly con-trolled diabetes.
d. A patient received immune globulin 2 weeks ago.
Question 8The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a patient who is scheduled for a needle biopsy of the breast. Which statement(s) demonstrate(s) a need for further preoperative teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. This procedure will help the doctor de-termine if I have breast cancer.
b. I will most likely have general anesthesia since this is a painful procedure.
c. The surgeon will need to perform this procedure within the next 24 to 48 hours.
d. I will have less breast pain after having this procedure performed.
e. I will not require any further treatment after this procedure is performed.
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