Which of the following is not used as an antiseptic because of the potential damage to human tissue?

A. Iodophors
B. Aldehydes
C. Biguanides
D. Phenols


Answer: B

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The use of protective devices may be considered false imprisonment. In order to assure the rights of the client are not violated, which practices must be implemented when using a device? (Select all that apply.)

a. A written medical order must be on the medical record. b. Client must be confined to bed. c. Restraints must be removed and limb exercised every 2 hours. d. Implement use of restraints in the event of short staffing as a preventive measure. e. Client must be assessed and monitored every 15 minutes.

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Which of the following clients in the community with chronic mental illness is most likely to be compliant in taking his or her prescribed medications on a consistent basis?

a. The client who has an understanding of his or her disease and medication's effect in controlling symptoms b. The client who has insurance that covers the cost of all prescribed medications c. The client who has very little insight of his or her illness and is living with a family member d. The client who is trying to live independently in a homeless shelter

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The nurse is caring for a patient with left-sided heart failure. To reduce fluid volume excess, the nurse anticipates the physician will order:

A) Antiembolism stockings B) Oxygen C) Diuretics D) Anticoagulants

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The nurse is providing care to newborns in the nursery. When assessing the newborns urinary output, which does the nurse anticipate as normal urinary output?

A) 15-60 mL B) 100-300 mL C) 250-450 mL D) 400-500 mL

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