During an examination, the nurse notices that the patient stumbles a little while walking, and, when she sits down, she holds on to the sides of the chair. The patient states, "It feels like the room is spinning!" What do this signs and symptoms indicate?

A) Tinnitus
B) Dizziness
C) Objective vertigo
D) Subjective vertigo

The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to remain on bed rest.Which is the appropriate action of the nurse to facilitate emptying of the patient's bladder?

A) Assist the patient to the bedside commode for voiding.
B) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to bedside drainage.
C) Place the patient in high Fowler's position when using the bedpan.
D) Place the patient in Trendelenburg's position when using the bedpan.

A small business owner has consulted with an occupational health nurse regarding health promotion activities for the employees.The registered nurse explores the possibility of providing an area outside the new office complex where employees can walk during their breaks.Which level of care did the nurse use?

A) Continuing care
B) Restorative care
C) Primary care
D) Tertiary care

A nurse is caring for a patient with a continent urinary reservoir. Which action will the nurse take?

A) Teach the patient how to self-cath the pouch.
B) Teach the patient how to perform Kegel exercises.
C) Teach the patient how to change the collection pouch.
D) Teach the patient how to void using the Valsalva technique.

The patient was admitted to the ICU in respiratory acidosis secondary to smoke inhalation and exposure to caustic gases.After placement of an endotracheal tube and connection to a mechanical ventilator,the arterial blood gas results are pH = 7.28,PaO₂ = 85,PaCO₂ = 60.What changes to care does the nurse anticipate?

A) Wean the patient from the ventilator.
B) Increase the concentration of oxygen delivered.
C) Decrease the concentration of oxygen delivered.
D) Increase the number of breaths per minute on the ventilator.

What is the definition of Quality-adjusted life years (QALY) ?

A) Quality-adjusted life years (QALY) is a calculation combining quantity and quality of work life to quantify outcomes based on treatment or other activities that influence work.
B) Quality-adjusted life years (QALY) is a calculation combining quantity and quality of leisure to quantify outcomes based on treatment or other activities that influence leisure.
C) Quality-adjusted life years (QALY) is a calculation of quality of health to quantify outcomes based on treatment or other activities that influence health.
D) Quality-adjusted life years (QALY) is a calculation combining quantity and quality of health to quantify outcomes based on treatment or other activities that influence health.