In the term antipyretic,the root pyret means:

A) against.
B) putrefaction.
C) fever.
D) pertaining to.

A child is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a seizure at school. There is no previous history of seizures. The father tells the nurse that he cannot believe the child has epilepsy. What is the nurse's best response?

A) "Epilepsy is easily treated."
B) "Very few children have actual epilepsy."
C) "The seizure may or may not mean that your child has epilepsy."
D) "Your child has had only one convulsion; it probably won't happen again."

The nursing care plan for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa includes the intervention "Monitor for complications of refeeding." Which body system should a nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?

A) Renal
B) Endocrine
C) Central nervous
D) Cardiovascular

What does the expected role of the nurse include during chest tube removal?

A) Prepares an occlusive dressing.
B) Performs clipping of the sutures.
C) Provides support and assessment of the patient.
D) Removes the chest tube firmly and quickly.

Fecal impactions occur in which portion of the colon?

A) Ascending.
B) Descending.
C) Transverse.
D) Rectum.

When developing a plan of care to promote self-management, which patient is least likely to be affected by depression?

A) 55-year-old employed female
B) 35-year-old Hispanic male
C) 40 year old with 5th grade education
D) 42 year old with private insurance