A nurse researcher compares the outcomes of administration of a bronchodilator either via nebulizer or by metered-dose inhaler and collects data on subjects in a pediatric inpatient hospital unit. This is an example of which type of setting?
a. Controlled
b. Field
c. Natural
d. Partially controlled
ANS: D
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1. Forcing the thermometer into place to make sure it is accurate. 2. Making sure the client knows not to roll over when a rectal thermometer is in place. 3. Using the blue-tipped thermometer for an oral temperature. 4. Using a site other than oral if the client is known to have frequent seizures. 5. Using probe covers, except for axillary temperatures.
When a staff member makes a mistake, the nurse manager should:
1. ignore the mistake and give the person another chance. 2. punish the person. 3. call all staff members together to discuss the mistake. 4. accept the mistake and help the person learn from the mistake.
The following are true statements about bipolar disorders in older adults except:
a. "Bipolar disorder often results in 'a leveling out' of symptoms as one ages". b. "Relapses in bipolar disorder tend to be precipitated by medical problems". c. "Older adults with bipolar disorder tend to be 'rapid cyclers'." d. "Bipolar disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in older adults." e. "Antidepressant medication can cause an increase in manic behavior.
A placenta previa when the placental edge just reaches the internal os is called:
a. total. b. partial. c. low-lying. d. marginal.