Adult Health Nursing First Chapter Quizlet

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In a situation where a nurse administers the wrong medication to a patient resulting in harm, both the nurse and the physician can be held liable for their respective roles in the error. The nurse is responsible for administering the incorrect medication, which is a violation of their duty to provide safe and appropriate care. However, the physician is also responsible because they failed to review the patient's documentation indicating the allergy to the medication before ordering it. As healthcare professionals, both the nurse and the physician have a duty of care to ensure patient safety, and in this case, both individuals failed in their responsibilities, leading to the harm caused to the patient. Therefore, both the nurse and the physician can be held accountable for the error.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Toddlers are typically children who are 1 to 3 years old. In this context, the toddlers are children in the age range of 9 to 36 months old. This period is marked by significant cognitive, emotional, and social development as children in this age group start to explore their environments, develop their language skills, begin to understand emotions, and interact with others. It is a crucial stage in a child's development where they start becoming more independent and forming their own identities.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The presentation described is consistent with nummular eczema, also known as discoid eczema. Nummular eczema typically presents as circular or oval-shaped patches of eczematous rash with fine scaling and central clearing. It is often pruritic and can be triggered by exposure to irritants such as new soaps or laundry detergents. The distribution on the trunk and proximal extremities is also typical for nummular eczema. Tinea corporis (ringworm) would present with a more raised, scaly, and well-defined border with central clearing. Pityriasis rosea presents with a herald patch followed by smaller oval or round lesions in a "Christmas tree" distribution. Lichen planus would present with polygonal, purplish, flat-topped papules typically located on flexural surfaces and extremities.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ella's feeling of joining Lory in heaven is best categorized as suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts or fantasies about dying, including thoughts of one's own death or thoughts of wanting to harm oneself. In this scenario, Ella is not explicitly expressing any immediate intent to harm herself or others, nor is she exhibiting paranoia or making a direct threat. Instead, her mention of joining Lory in heaven suggests that she is contemplating the idea of death, which falls under the category of suicidal ideation. It is essential to take such thoughts seriously and seek appropriate help and support for the individual experiencing them.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: When admitting a patient to the unit after abdominal surgery, the initial priority assessment performed by the nurse should focus on assessing the patient's respiratory function and airway. This is crucial because post-surgical patients are at risk for complications such as respiratory depression, atelectasis, and airway obstruction. Monitoring the patient's breathing pattern, oxygen saturation levels, and ensuring a patent airway are essential in preventing respiratory distress or failure. Prompt assessment and intervention in this area can help prevent respiratory complications and ensure the patient's safety and well-being. Once the patient's respiratory status is stable, the nurse can then proceed to assess other aspects such as the surgical site, skin color, temperature, and responsiveness to stimuli.