The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 ...

The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which core competency for healthcare professionals is the nurse implementing?
 
  1. Quality improvement
  2. Evidence-based practice
  3. Patient-centered care
  4. Teamwork and collaboration

Question 2

Evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of septic shock include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Fluid resuscitation to maintain central venous pressure at 8 mm Hg or greater
  b. Low-dose dopamine for renal protection
  c. High-dose corticosteroids
  d. Administration of activated protein C
  e. Achieve central venous oxygen saturation of 70 or more

Question 3

Decreased urine osmolality is a sign of
 
  a. hyperglycemia.
  b. diabetes insipidus.
  c. thyroid crisis.
  d. SIADH.

Question 4

Which of the following historical findings would indicate a high risk for latex allergy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Allergic reaction to anesthetics
  b. Eczema of the hands
  c. Congenital urologic disorder
  d. Asthma
  e. Health care worker

Question 5

The key to treatment of septic shock is finding the cause of the infection. Which of the following cultures are obtained before antibiotic therapy is initiated? (Select all that apply.)

Question 6

The diagnosis of SIADH is made when which of the following conditions is present?
 
  a. Decreased ADH level and hyperkalemia
  b. Decreased ADH level and hypernatremia
  c. Increased ADH level and serum ketones
  d. Increased ADH level and low serum osmolality