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What is the expected range for potassium?
3.5-5 mEq/L
The example of a patient's house burning down or a tornado destroying their
house is what type of stress?
Situational (unpredictable) Stress
True or False:
Hyponatremia can cause bradycardia
False:
It causes tachycardia
Select all that apply:
What are the stages of GAS (general adaption syndrome)?
A) Alarm
B) Run
C) Exhaustion
D) Anxiety
E) Fear
F) Resistance
G) Sleep
Which of the following is NOT a healthy choice to reduce negative effects of
stress?
A) Exercise
B) Yoga
C) Sleep > 8hrs
D) Meditation
, E) Prayer
F) Talking w/ a friend
Which of the following would the nurse be most concerned with?
A) Pt has RR of 21
B) Pt not eating for 20 hrs
C) Pt has dilated pupils
D) Pt has a B/P of 124/82
E) Pt has O2 level of 95%
What is the best way for the nurse to assess the patients stress?
Stress Scale 0-10
What is the expected range for Sodium?
135-145
What is the appropriate position for the patient who will be receiving an enema?
Sims position
In what condition would a nurse's opinion be accepted if a patient asks?
A) When it's in regards to a life/death decision.
B) If there is a disagreement between spouses.
C) Never, as it could be biased.
D) Whenever the patient asks.
E) Only of family/friends ask.
Is a patient with a Urostomy still able to get a UTI?
Yes
Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention for anxious patients?
A) help w/ deep breathing
B) cluster care
C) dim the light
D) have friends/family visit