An infant prescribed the drug, heparin, is abducted from the hospital. This is an example of which of the following?
A. Medication Error
B. Adverse Drug Reaction
C. Sentinel Event
D. A and C
E. All of the above
Ans: C. Sentinel Event
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A public health nurse is responsible for the administration of numerous immunizations. Which of the following guidelines regarding anaphylaxis should the nurse adhere to?
A) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 1 minute after administration. B) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 5 minutes after administration. C) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 30 minutes after administration. D) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 90 minutes after administration.
A child who weighs 40.9 kg and is 132 cm tall has a BSA of ______________
a. 1.22 m2 b. 1.72 m2 c. 1.5 m2 d. 1.8 m2
An adult, who is returning to school for a second career, decides to become a nurse. Which program is recommended for this adult learner as entry-level education for professional nursing?
A) Associate degree B) Baccalaureate degree C) Master's degree D) Nursing doctorate
Which of the following advice should the nurse give a client with a furuncle to prevent the spread of the infection?
A) Keep hair short, clean, and away from the face and forehead. B) Never pick or squeeze a furuncle. C) Avoid the use of cosmetics. D) Use tepid bath water.