In a disaster situation, which of the following is a method of prioritizing victims?
1. Triage
2. Assessment
3. Diagnosis
4. Disaster planning
5.
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In determining the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) or creatinine clearance, a 24-hour urine is obtained. If a reliable 24-hour urine collection is not possible,
a. it is not possible to determine the GFR. b. the BUN may be used to determine renal function. c. an elevated BUN/creatinine ratio can be used. d. a standardized formula may be used to calculate GFR.
What is the most appropriate intervention for an adolescent with a mild scoliosis?
a. Long-term monitoring b. Surgical intervention c. Bracing d. No follow-up
These statements are about room temperatures. Which is correct?
a. Older persons and those who are ill may need higher room temperatures. b. You can change the person's room tem-perature to meet your needs. c. Less active persons are usually comforta-ble in cooler areas. d. You can decide how warm a person's room should be.
Hildegard Peplau (1909–1999) was a pioneer in the development of the theory and practice of mental health and psychiatric nursing. Which was Peplau's primary focus in nursing?
A) The nurse provides interventions as ordered by the physician. B) The nurse provides whatever the client wants. C) The development of the client–nurse relationship is the foundation of nursing practice. D) The nurse provides the client with what the nurse believes the client needs.