An aboriginal patient who resides in British Columbia develops abdominal pain while vacationing in Ottawa. She is hospitalized for 5 days. Which of the following principles applies when seeking healthcare in a nonresident territory? Choose all that apply
1) Portability
2) Accessibility
3) Universality
4) Accountability
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
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A 15-year-old boy with a complex psychosocial history is being treated for inhalant abuse. When providing health education to this boy, the nurse should cite which of the following risks associated with inhalant abuse?
A) Hyperactivity B) Psychological dependence C) Physiological dependence D) Organ damage
The nurse is not happy to learn that a newly admitted patient is from the same culture as a previous patient who had created much turmoil on the care area. What behavior is this nurse prone to demonstrate?
A. Prejudice B. Discrimination C. Ethnocentrism D. Racism
Which information would be important to incorporate when teaching about medications for dementia in a caregiver's support group? Select all that apply
a. Antipsychotic medications have been shown to be the most useful category of drugs in reducing behavioral problems in dementias. b. Most currently available medications slow the progress of the disease in 20% to 50% of patients but usually do not significantly improve functioning. c. None of the currently available medications for dementias provide a cure, and although some vitamins may be helpful, research so far is inconclusive. d. Certain antidepressant drugs are sometimes helpful in improving sleep, reducing irritability, and lessening anxiety. e. Elderly persons require more careful dosing, more monitoring, and are more sensitive to side effects, particularly when taking multiple drugs. f. Certain anticonvulsants seem to improve memory and judgment in the early stages of many dementias.
When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an adult client, what compression-to-ventilation rate should be maintained?
a. 1 compression and 1 ventilation c. 10 compressions and 2 ventilations b. 5 compressions and 1 ventilation d. 15 compressions and 2 ventilations