26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,40)
a patient returns from surgery with a dressing on the abdomen. several hours later,
you notice that there is a large amount of blood on the dressing. You should -
CORRECT ANSWER-inform the nurse immediately
an aging change is the digestive system results in - CORRECT ANSWER-slower
movement of food through the large intestine, resulting in constipation.
a person with impaired judgment, memory, comprehension, and orientation is -
CORRECT ANSWER-disoriented
factors that can contribute to agitation are - CORRECT ANSWER-dehydration and
constipation
the foley catheter is held in place in the bladder by - CORRECT ANSWER-a balloon
when performing catheter care on a male patient - CORRECT ANSWER-cleanse from
the meatus of the penis to the shaft
when performing catheter care on a female patient - CORRECT ANSWER-wipe from
front to back
specimens should be transported to the lab in - CORRECT ANSWER-a plastic bag
with a biohazard label
when the patient is in bed the urinary drainage bag - CORRECT ANSWER-attached to
the frame of the bed
The home health nursing assistants supervisor is - CORRECT ANSWER-licensed
nurse
It is the end of your shift. As you collect the intake and output records, you notice that
Mrs. Allen has taken in 1140 cc. Her output for the shift is 275 cc. You should -
CORRECT ANSWER-report the imbalance to the nurse
renal failure - CORRECT ANSWER-can occur in persons of any age
nephritis is - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the kidney
renal calculi are - CORRECT ANSWER-kidney stones
most people excrete about - CORRECT ANSWER-50 to 80 mL of urine an hour
Cholecystitis is - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the gallbladder
if a patient with diabetes dislikes something on the tray you may substitute -
CORRECT ANSWER-food from the same food group