Rubbing away or scraping the skin causes an injury called a/an
A. pressure ulcer.
B. abrasion.
C. edema.
D. atrophy.
Answer: B
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A patient with third degree burns on both lower extremities from a house fire has been in the hospital for two weeks. The patient states, "I do not feel like walking today. I am going to stay in bed." What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I understand. I have days like that too. Go ahead and stay in bed." B) "I am going to tell the doctor that you were not compliant with the order to get out of bed." C) "I will allow you to wait until the afternoon, but then you must get up." D) "It is important for your recovery to walk every day. Let's walk in the hallway for 10 minutes and then get a snack."
Which statement is true about analgesic medications for older adults?
a. Opioids are less effective in older patients than in younger patients. b. Stool softeners and laxatives should be used with opioids. c. Over-the-counter nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are generally harmless. d. The dose limit for acetaminophen is difficult to reach for older adults.
The nurse organizes developmental vision and hearing screening of young children to identify those with disabilities. Which of the following roles is being performed by the nurse?
a. Caregiver b. Coordinator c. Collaborator d. Case finder
A nurse is reading the state board of nursing's quarterly report and notes that several nurses have been disciplined for drug addiction or dependence. The nurse concludes that
a. addiction is not covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). b. nurses are succumbing to drug addiction with increasing frequency. c. these nurses have not been compliant with their drug rehabilitation. d. the state board is increasing typical sanctions for drug dependency.