True or False: Patients participating in antibiotic stewardship should stop taking their antibiotics as soon as they feel better, even if it is before the prescribed course is completed. True False
Which complication is a priority of the nurse to prevent when caring for a client in the initial stages of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? Injury Fatigue Infection Cachexia
Dr. Juarez has a telephone visit with Bill May. It lasts 30 minutes. This is reported with code __ 98012 98013 98014 98015
Question #5 Which of the following topical agents should not be routinely applied to facial skin? A -Topical antifungals B - Topical antibiotics C-Topical calcineurin inhibitors D-Topical corticosteroids
When should a healthcare provider engage in the interactive process? When a patient requests a specific accommodation for a disability Only when a doctor orders it After the patient files a grievance If the patient's insurance policy requires it
Biomedical waste must be placed either in a red bag or sharps container before it leaves the point of origin. True False
Resistance training can effectively improve A) connective tissue health. B) cardiovascular health. C) respiratory health. D) digestive health.
What types of fats are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease? Multiple Choice Saturated fats Monounsaturated fats Polyunsaturated fats
1. When should unsafe conditions be reported? (A) When it looks likely that the facility will be involved in a lawsuit (B) Before accidents occur (C) Only if a resident wants to complain about something (D) Whenever the nursing assistant has some extra time
BMR per hour is found by Select one: a. Weight in kilograms b. Age times weight in pounds c. BMI times 24 d. Weight in pounds times 24
A pharmacy technician receives a call from a patient who asks if it is safe to take aspirin with her prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Check the drug-to -drug interaction in a reference. Refer the patient's question to the pharmacist. Ask the patient to bring the prescription back to the pharmacy. Tell the patient to contact the prescriber.
How is the color fading technique performed? A. polish the whole nail one solid color then add a stripe of a contrasting color down the middle B. apply the two main colors in a very thick manner in the area where they blend, and more thinly on the rest of the nail C. apply the two main colors very thinly in the area where they blend, and more thickly on the rest of the nail D. use your fingers to gently blend several colors on the nail bed and nail tip
In patients undergoing bunionectomy, a single intraoperative dose of bupivacaine/meloxicam: Reduced pain intensity scores more than bupivacaine HCl alone over the first 72 hours Reduced pain intensity scores more than placebo over the first 96 hours Did not reduce opioid consumption compared to placebo All of the above
A nurse manager is looking at ways to improve the admission process from the emergency department to the inpatient unit. Which tool would be most appropriate for the nurse manager to use? Flowchart Spreadsheet Project management software Gantt chart
A group of nurses are attending an in-service program on computerized documentation Which benefit would the group expect to hear as the major impact of using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system? Time savings Cost-effectiveness Enhanced understanding Improved client safety
A nurse is collecting data about wait times for certain diagnoses across all emergency departments in hospitals in the United States. The nurse is most likely using which source for the data? Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality DataFerrett Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services World Health Organization Data
A nurse administrator is reviewing a report about the agency's nursing units and the care they provide The results have been compared and benchmarked to similar units from other agencies . The administrator is reviewing a report from the: Consumer Assessment of Health Providers and Systems, Hospita Survey (HCAHPS). National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Joint Commission.
The medical term stomatitis refers to a(n) Multiple Choice infection of the teeth. Inflammation of the tongue. infection of the mouth. swelling of the tongue. inflammation of the gums.
A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide decision -making. Which is the nurse using? Throughput Core measures Dashboards Benchmarking
8. What action should be taken to help prevent skin maceration from 2 sling? A. Provide padding for the patient's axilla on the side of the sling. B. Sprinkle powder on the skin beneath the sling. C. At points that may rub, coat the sling with a water -soluble lubricant. D. Instruct the patient to remove the sling for several minutes every hour.
