According to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) which intervention would health care providers take to decrease the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? Select all that apply. One some, or all responses may be correct. Increase the patient's sedation. Provide prophylaxis for peptic ulcer disease. Elevate the head of the patient's bed 10 degrees. Provide prophylaxis to prevent deep vein thrombosis. Perform daily oral care using chlorhexidine.

5. How soon after the wound repair can a patient clean a sutured area with mild soap and water? A. 12 hours B. 18 hours C. 24 hours D. 36 hours E. 48 hours

8) Which of the following is TRUE about combining NSAIDs with alcohol? It is safer than combining alcohol with acetaminophen It can cause aqute liver toxicity It increases blood alcohol concentrations It increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding

Postoperative Nursing: TURP After surgery, the client is admitted to the surgical nursing unit for overnight observation and postoperative care. Question 12 of 30 Which postoperative intervention should the nurse perform first? Observe the urinary drainage. Palpate the bladder. Assess the level of pain. Encourage oral fluid intake.

The presence of sugar in the urine is called glycosuria. True False

You are considering to start Lithium on a bipolar patient. Which is not necessary to check prior to starting? a. EKG b. Kidney function c. Liver Enzymes d. Thyroid panel

The health care provider is in a hurry to leave the unit and tells the nurse to give morphine 2 mg IV every 4 hours as needed for pain. What action by the nurse is appropriate? Call the pharmacy to have the order entered in the electronic record. Add the new order to the medication administration record. Inform the health care provider that a written order is needed. Write the order in the client's record.

What effect does epinephrine have on the blood vessels? A. Perfusion B. Constriction C. Dilation D. Distension

A disorder that occurs in children due to a vitamin D deficiency where the legs appear bowed is called __ A Rickets B Osteoporosis C Osteomalacia D Paget's disease

Identify a strategy to minimize the possible harmful side effects of antibiotics. Provide information to the patient regarding potential minor and severe side effects. Engage in aggressive sports during fluoroquinolone therapy. Give aminoglycosides orally when possible. Prescribe the maximum dosage -per-day to relieve patient's symptoms..

Jasmine is going out for dinner with friends.Which options are the healthiest for each part of her meal? The healthiest entrée choice is $\square $ The healthiest side dish choice is $\square $ The healthiest dessert choice is $\square $ The healthiest beverage choice is $\square $