A patient has been diagnosed with a mass in the head of the pancreas. The bile ducts are dilated. A “double or parallel channel sign” was seen between the liver and pancreas. One of the channels was the dilated bile duct. The other “channel” is most likely the:

______________ is inflammation of the bile ducts

Vascular ultrasound agents enhance Doppler flow signals by:

Ultrasound contrast agents have shown the potential to improve the accuracy of hepatic sonography, including:

A 37 year old Hispanic patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis calls the clinic and reports having orange discolored urine and tears. Which response by the RN reflects accurate knowledge about the medication and the patient’s illness?

While assessing a patient who is 12 hours postoperative after a thoracotomy for lung cancer, a critical care RN notices that the chest tube is dislodged. Which action by the RN is best?

The ICU RN is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient and responds to a high inspiratory pressure alarm. Recognizing possible causes for the alarm, the RN assesses for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The ICU RN is assisting with endotracheal intubation and understands correct placement of the endotracheal tube in the trachea would be identified by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

After teaching a 48 year old female patient who is being discharged home after mitral valve replacement surgery, the ICU RN assesses the patient’s understanding. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching?

The RN teaches a 24 year old male patient who has asthma about peak flowmeter use. Which action by the patient indicates that teaching was successful?