A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory values will the nurse prioritize when gauging the course of his disease? Select all that apply.
A) White blood cells (WBCs)
B) Creatinine kinase
C) Amylase
D) Lipase
E) Ammonia
Question 2An 82-year-old woman was diagnosed with osteoporosis several years and has lost more than 5 inches in height over the past several years as a result of structural changes in her vertebrae.
The nurse should recognize that this woman is experiencing the effects of:
A) A Colles' fracture
B) A compression fracture
C) A stress fracture
D) An impacted fracture
Question 3A man presented to his primary caregiver with complaints of nausea and vomiting and was referred to the emergency department (ED), where he was diagnosed with cholecystitis.
The ED nurse should be aware that the preferred intervention for this patient's health problem is:
A) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
B) Open cholecystectomy
C) Dietary changes and pharmacological treatment
D) Creation of a temporary ostomy and supportive care
Question 4A 59-year-old woman with a recent history of gallstones had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed this morning and has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit from the PACU.
The nurse who will be providing this patient's immediate care should prioritize assessments that are related to what complication of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A) Paralytic ileus
B) Bile duct injury
C) Hyperbilirubinemia
D) Sepsis
Question 5A 26-year-old man has presented to the emergency department (ED) stating that he has suffered a severe ankle sprain during a basketball game.
The triage nurse is conducting a rapid assessment of the patient's ankle and is including assessment of neurovascular status. In an assessment of neurovascular status, what parameters does the nurse examine? Select all that apply.
A) The temperature of the patient's foot and ankle
B) The skin integrity of the patient's foot and ankle
C) The color of the patient's foot and ankle
D) The patient's ability to move his toes
E) The passive range of motion of the patient's ankle
Question 6A 40-year-old woman who had fulminant liver failure received a liver transplant 36 hours ago and is now receiving care in the intensive care unit.
Which of the following aspects of nursing care addresses one of the major threats to this patient's health at this time?
A) Maintaining meticulous hand hygiene and infection control
B) Providing total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
C) Monitoring the patient closely for signs of skin breakdown
D) Providing empathic emotional support to the patient and her family
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