The priority nursing diagnosis for a hospitalized patient with a Stage IV pressure ulcer on the hip would be:
An early sign of acute respiratory failure is:
A trauma patient with open wounds arrives in the emergency department. The nurse would know that a tetanus injection is needed if the patient has:
A patient arrives at the emergency department with slurred speech and a right facial droop. The patient's relative states the patient "is not himself." Upon assessment, the nurse finds paresthesia to the right side of the body, receptive aphasia, hemianopia and altered cognitive abilities. The nurse should suspect:
To maintain the airway and promote respiratory function, the best position for the nurse to place the unconscious patient in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is:
An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital with swollen ankles. The best way to limit edema of the feet is for the nurse to:
A 13 year old girl with manifestations of rheumatic heart disease is admitted to hospital. Which of the following laboratory blood findings would confirm that she likely has had a streptococcal infection within the past two weeks?
When taking routine post-operative observations on a patient who underwent an exploratory laparotomy, the nurse plans to monitor which important finding over the next hour?
The nurse knows that the greatest risk for a patient with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is:
A patient presents to the emergency department with diminished and thready pulses, hypotension and an increased pulse rate. The patient reports weight loss, lethargy, and decreased urine output. The lab work reveals increased urine specific gravity. The nurse should suspect:
TESTED 19 Jun 2025