A patient, age 59, has Buerger's disease. The most important aspect of patient compliance in order to decrease signs and symptoms of Buerger's disease is
a. a low-fat diet.
b. weight loss.
c. not smoking.
d. keeping extremities warm.
Question 2The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) exists under the legal framework that was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 .
What aspect of a nurse's work is most directly impacted by the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
A) The process that the nurse must follow to safely administer a drug to a patient
B) The maintenance of a workplace that minimizes the nurse's risk of injury
C) The management of confused and aggressive patients
D) The wages, benefits, and staffing arrangements on a nursing unit
Question 3Mr. B vows that he will never set foot in a nursing home as a resident as long as he lives. Statistically, what is his chance of being right?
A) 20
B) 40
C) 60
D) 80
Question 4A patient admitted from the emergency department with a diagnosis of heart failure and a NYHA classification of IV has edema in his lower extremities of +4 . Which nursing intervention would aid in decreasing this edema?
a. Ambulate in the hallway.
b. Elevate lower extremities.
c. Keep the extremities in a dependent position.
d. Stand at the bedside.
Question 5Which of the following observations by a nurse calls for immediate action?
A) Patient's inability to read fine print
B) Foul odor related to incontinence
C) Cigarette burns on a patient's fingers
D) Patient's report of having difficulty seeing objects to the side
Question 6Patterns of disease in the United States have undergone significant changes in recent decades and these changes are predicted to continue into the future. Which one of the following patients best exemplifies this changing pattern of disease?
A) A 5-year-old child who has developed measles because her parents opted against vaccination
B) A 22-year-old man who has suffered a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident
C) A 77-year-old man who has developed sepsis as a result of community-acquired pneumonia
D) A 60-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
Question 7A patient admitted from the emergency room with a diagnosis of heart failure and a NYHA classification of IV is requesting ambulation to the bathroom. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
a. Assist the patient to the bathroom.
b. Obtain a bedside commode.
c. Offer a urinal or bedpan.
d. Obtain assistance of another nurse and ambulate the patient to the bathroom.
Question 8How can a home or hospital room be made more comfortable and helpful for elderly persons with visual deficits?
A) Each person's belongings should be labeled with the same number or letter.
B) Windows should be uncovered to allow maximum natural light.
C) Furnishings should be in assorted bright colors.
D) The overhead lighting should be bright.
Question 9An elderly husband and wife still living in their own house need help with light housekeeping, minor repairs, and shopping. They ask a gerontological nurse for assistance.
The nurse identifies their needs, refers them to appropriate services, and supports and coordinates the services. In this instance, the gerontological nurse is working within which category of services? A) Preventive services
B) Supportive services
C) Partial care services
D) Continuous care services
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