In a patient with a transected lower spinal cord, what reflex remains intact?
A) Voluntary defecation inhibition
B) Brachioradialis
C) Defecation reflex
D) Hormone secretion
C
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1. Commitment 2. Temporary admission 3. Observational admission 4. Emergency involuntary admission
The nurse knows that clear boundaries within family systems:
A) Promote rigidity and chaos. B) Isolate family members from one another. C) Support and nurture, but allow a certain degree of autonomy. D) Result in a loss of autonomy.
The nurse works with breast cancer survivors in a "Reach for Recovery" program. Which portion of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) focus on quality care does this work represent?
1. Staying healthy 2. Getting better 3. Living with illness or disability 4. Coping with palliative care or end-of-life issues
A nurse has administered the wrong medication to a patient. In investigating the root cause of the error, it is discovered that the nurse was unfamiliar with the medication and that the Pyxis was incorrectly loaded with the wrong medication
What should be the outcome of this process? a. The nurse should be educated on this medication. b. Pharmacy should develop a second check of medications prior to loading in the Pyxis. c. The nurse will not be allowed to pass medications without supervision until deemed safe. d. An incident report will be completed.