The radiologist reports that the client has an abdominal aortic aneurysm.  You are educating the client about this diagnosis.  How would you best explain this diagnosis?

Mrs. Smith is a 78-year old female admitted with complaints of chest pain upon exertion accompanied by shortness of breath and fatigue.  She is a Type 2 diabetic with known coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.  VS on admission were B?P 160/94, P-58, R-18, T-99, O2 Sat-93%, Pain-3.  She is currently taking Lasix, Glucophage, Lanoxin, and KCL.  In addition to these medication the doctor has ordered Nitroglycerin 1/150 gr. SL prn for chest pain, O2 per NC prn for hypoxia and ASA 325 mg. p.o. every day.  He has also ordered  sliding scale with Humulin Regular insulin.  Glucose was 351 on admission.   Mrs. Smith complains of chest pain after ambulating to the bathroom.  Based on the information given in the scenario above, which medication should be given first?

The patient in the emergency department with symptoms of right sided weakness and slurred speech.  The symptoms lasted for 45 minutes and then subsided.  The physician informs the patient that she/he has experienced a/an:

You are working on the behavior unit at the developmental facility.  The client is 65 years old and has a history of left sided CHF, which has been controlled with medication.  You are in the dining hall and notice the client having an afternoon snack.  Which is inappropriate for this client to be eating?

Mr. James has been recently diagnosed with anemia and his physician has ordered Iron supplements.  In addition to iron supplements the patient is encouraged to eat foods high in iron.  As the Psychiatric Technician you know that Mr. James should include the following foods in his diet:

Mrs. Smith is a 78-year old female admitted with complaints of chest pain upon exertion accompanied by shortness of breath and fatigue.  She is a Type 2 diabetic with known coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.  VS on admission were B?P 160/94, P-58, R-18, T-99, O2 Sat-93%, Pain-3.  She is currently taking Lasix, Glucophage, Lanoxin, and KCL.  In addition to these medication the doctor has ordered Nitroglycerin 1/150 gr. SL prn for chest pain, O2 per NC prn for hypoxia and ASA 325 mg. p.o. every day.  He has also ordered  sliding scale with Humulin Regular insulin.  Glucose was 351 on admission.   Which of the following diet orders would be most appropriate for Mrs. Smith?  

Helen is on bedrest for complaints of chest pain.  You understand that a complication of bedrest can be thrombphlebitis.  The best way to prevent thrombophlebitis is:

The client is admitted with a CVA.  Symptoms include facial droop and left-sided weakness.  Physical therapy has been ordered.  At which point will rehabilitation begin for this client?

A CT scan of the brain will be done initially on a patient with symptoms of a CVA, for which of the following reasons?

You are working in a psychiatric clinic.  The client complains of chest pain.  You call 911 and accompany the client to the emergency department.  The chest pain is severe.  Which interventions most likely to relieve the chest pain?