Author Question: A nurse is observing as a medical student places a central line. The nurse notes that the medical ... (Read 119 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is observing as a medical student places a central line. The nurse notes that the medical student's tie is touching the sterile field. The best action by the nurse is to

1. Refrain from saying anything because the sterile field may not really be contaminated.
2. Wait until the procedure is over to inform the medical student that his tie brushed the sterile field.
3. Ask the medical student to stop the procedure immediately.
4. Suggest that the medical student not touch that side of the field.

Question 2

The clinic nurse is caring for an infant who has been diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. The nurse is reviewing the results of the laboratory tests and would expect to note which of the following?

1. A normal T4 level
2. An elevated T4 level
3. An elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level
4. A decreased TSH level

Missbam101 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: Diagnostic findings in primary hypothyroidism include a low T4 level and a high TSH level. A normal T4 level, an elevated T4 level, and a decreased TSH level are not diagnostic findings in this condition.