Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for storing medications? A. Medications should have child-resistant caps B. Medications should be stored in the child's cubby C. Medications should be stored away from food D. Medications should be stored at the proper temperature E. Medications should be completely inaccessible to children
A nurse is examining a client's IV site and notes a hardened vein above their IV site. The client reports a throbbing.burning pain at the IV site. The nurse should identify that the client's manifestations indicate which of the following complications of IV therapy? Thrombophlebitis Infiltration Hematoma Venous spasms
Where does the transmission of electrical impulses in the heart begin? Multiple Choice AV node Purkinje fibers bundle of His bundle branches SA node
Which of the following is appropriate when preparing the room and equipment for an electrocardiogram? Multiple Choice Select a room away from all other electrical equipment. Perform the procedure in an X-ray department. Place the patient on a metal table Set the room's temperature control to a very cool setting Check the ECG paper after preparing the patient.
Emergency eye and body wash equipment should be tested: A. At least annually B. Following repairs of the equipment C. Activated weekly to verify correct operation D. Follow manufacturer's requirements E. B, C, and D
Which statement describes a major risk factor associated with maternal mortality? The lack of postnatal care is a major determinant in the health of the mother. Sexually transmitted infections (STls) are a major cause of maternal death. Adequate maternal nutrition has been shown to increase mortality rates. Mortality rates are negatively impacted by a lack of knowledge of health needs.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the final stages of cancer.Which of the following client situations should the nurse identify as an ethical dilemma? The client is refusing to take any more medications or treatments. The client asks the nurse to help them die peacefully in their sleep. The client does not have advance directives in place. The client tells the nurse they want to die at home.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points) (05.04 LC) Which of the following is most likely to be caused by smoking cigarettes? Brain damage Stomach ulcers Heart disease Kidney failure
A nurse is creating a presentation about depression for a community health fair. The nurse should plan to report that depression is more prevalent among which of the following demographics? Adult males Adult females Adolescents between the ages of 15 and 17 Children ages 10 to 14
To ensure the proper protection of foods during storage , the bottom shelf should be AT LEAST __ Six inches from the shelf above Twelve inches off the floor Twelve inches from the shelf above Six inches off the floor
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.
