When teaching a client the most effective way to be pro-active against possible biological attacks, the nurse identifies:
a. Store food and water in a safe place.
b. Be immunized and keep them up to date.
c. Know where the local safe shelter is located.
d. Purchase an emergency-band radio.
B
Each person must make a proactive choice to be as prepared as possible against biological attacks. The only way to do this is for children and adults to become immunized and keep all immunizations up to date.
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An experienced nurse is providing mentorship to a novice who is working with a depressed patient. Which of the following responses or feelings should the mentor anticipate in the novice? Select all that apply
a. Frustration and inadequacy b. Accomplishment and pride c. Unrealistic or unmet expectations d. Avoidance of the patient e. Anxiety and hopelessness f. Confidence and objectivity
The nurse is creating a program to address cigarette smoking by community members. Which Healthy People 2020 topical areas are relevant to this program? (Select all that apply.)
1. Tobacco. 2. Oral health. 3. Substance abuse. 4. Environmental quality. 5. Clinical preventive services. Answer: 1, 4 Explanation: 1. For the topical area of Tobacco, objectives include reducing tobacco use by adults and adolescents. 4. For the topical area of Environmental Quality, a leading health indicator objective is to reduce tobacco use by adults. Tobacco is not a leading health indicator objective for the topical area of Oral Health. Tobacco is not a leading health indicator objective for the topical area of Substance Abuse. Tobacco is not a leading health indicator objective for the topical area of Clinical Preventive Services.
Graduates from approved schools of nursing cannot sign their charting as registered nurses (RNs) until they:
a. pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). b. provide evidence of mental competency. c. supply written proof of physical fitness. d. have signed an employment contract with a health care facility.
What opportunities existed during Matthew's time in the emergency department to optimise his ‘sepsis path'?
What will be an ideal response?