The nurse is caring for a client suspected of overdosing on donepezil (Aricept). Which prescription should the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Physostigmine
B. Epinephrine
C. Atropine
D. Gastric lavage with charcoal
Answer: C
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Which of the following situations may cause moral distress for the new graduate?
A. A CNA checks off care that was not given B. Patients are asked to provide consent without explanation of the procedure C. Staff are taking long breaks and then requesting payment for overtime D. All of the above
The client is experiencing nasal congestion from a cold. The client self-administers an over-the-counter cold product to alleviate symptoms. The best description of the health care system the client is using is:
1. Complementary health care. 2. Scientific health care. 3. Personal health care. 4. Popular health care.
A 37-year-old client is admitted in shock secondary to blood loss following an auto accident. In which position should this client be placed?
1. Fowler's 2. Supine 3. Sims' position 4. Modified Trendelenburg
Which statements are relevant to the problem that use of proper body mechanics does not wholly protect nurses from back injuries? (Select all that apply.)
a. Small workspaces may contribute to injuries. b. There is increased obesity among nurses and patients. c. Some musculoskeletal injuries are the result of cumulative stress. d. Body mechanics studies were performed on men, providing results that may not be true for women. e. Some nursing tasks require unnatural positions, such as bending from the torso, twisting, and so on.