Strategies prescribers can use to prevent misuse of controlled prescription drugs include:
1. Use of chemical dependency screening tools
2. Firm limit-setting regarding prescribing controlled substances
3. Practicing "just say no" to deal with patients who are pushing the provider to prescribe controlled substances
4. All of the above
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A critically ill patient needs an x-ray procedure that cannot be done at the bedside. What precautions should the nurse implement to protect the patient during transfer to the radiology department?
A) Arrange for the usual patient transport technicians to transfer the patient. B) Ensure that a critical care nurse and one other person accompany the patient. C) Assume that all necessary equipment will be ready in the radiology department. D) Keep the patient's medical record in the critical care unit to preserve privacy.
The nurse assesses the client who receives continuous enteral nutrition by a nasointestinal tube. Which is the priority intervention for the nurse to implement if the client's bowel sounds are in-audible?
1. Document "absent bowel sounds.". 2. Decrease the rate of the tube feeding. 3. Observe client for altered elimination. 4. Stop the feeding and notify provider.
What does the using random numbers tables for assigning subject to groups eliminate?
A) Systematic bias B) Ethical problems C) Need for a control group D) Unnecessary manipulation
Which level of prevention is being used when a community conducts blood lead screenings on a regular basis for children under 6 years old?
a. Tertiary prevention b. Primary prevention c. Secondary prevention d. Health education