CARRINGTON'S UTILITY STUDY GUIDE

Advance directives must be honored as long as family members agree with the resident's decisions

Urine that is bright red with clots is an indication of arterial bleeding

Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine Answer: A The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The American Nurses Association suppo...

A client with a primary brain tumor has developed syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse will expect to see which clinical findings upon assessment? (Select all that apply). a. Nausea and vomiting b. Hyperthermia c. Bradycardia d. Increased weight e. Decreased serum sodium f. Decreased level of consciousness

A client is diagnosed with a mild case of an autoimmune disorder and is beginning a treatment regimen. What is the mainstay of treatment with an autoimmune disorder? Plasmapheresis Antiviral medications Antibiotics Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants

A nurse practitioner is explaining to a new group of nurses mechanisms of autoimmune diseases. The nurse describes that in T-cell anergy, which factor may break down and result in autoimmune activation of T cells? Expression of the costimulatory molecule

Which resident of a long-term care facility is most likely to be exhibiting the signs and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? a. An 81-year-old smoker who has increased exercise intolerance, a fever, and increased white blood cells b. An 88-year-old female who experiences acute shortness of breath and airway constriction when exposed to tobacco smoke c. A 79-year-old lifetime smoker who is reporting shortness of breath and pain on deep inspiration d. An 81-year-old man ...

For the most part, all Enterobacteriaceae are positive for which biochemical reactions? A. Glucose, oxidase, and catalase B. Glucose, indole, and oxidase C. Glucose, reduce nitrates to nitrites, and oxidase D. Glucose, catalase, and reduce nitrates to nitrites

Which of the following was NOT an aspect of Pasteur's experiments to disprove spontaneous generation? A. The necks of the flasks he used were bent into an S-shape B. The flasks were free of microbes until they opened C. He boiled the infusions to kill any microbes present. D. The flasks were incubated for very long periods of time E. The flasks he used were sealed with corks

1) A nurse enters the room of a client who is on contact precautions and find the client lying on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Call the provider. B. Ask a staff member for assistance getting the client back in bed. C. Inspect the client for injuries. D. Instruct the client to ask for help if he needs to get out of bed.