Decentralization occurs when ____
a. Equipment is being purchased from approved vendors
b. Hiring decisions are made at the executive level
c. Power is distributed to those closest to the work of caregiving
d. Supplies are distributed from one central supply area in the hospital
C
Decision-making authority rests at lower levels in the organizational framework, closer to the point of care, rather than being passed up through the chain of command to an executive.
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a. barrier c. standard b. reverse d. transmission-based
A patient you are caring for has a positron emission tomography (PET) scheduled. You are preparing the patient for the test. What would be important to explain to your patient?
A) The test will show the blood flow through the brain B) An allergy to iodine precludes getting the radio-opaque dye C) The loud noise they will hear during the test D) The sensations that may occur
Which of the following instructions or precautions should the nurse teach a client who is scheduled for a positron emission tomography of the brain?
A. "Avoid caffeine-containing substances for 12 hours before the test." B. "Drink at least 3 L of fluid during the 24 hours before the test." C. "Avoid bathing and washing your hair for 24 hours before the test." D. "Remove your dentures before the test begins."
When caring for the poor client, a major component of care is
a. ignoring personal biases. b. allowing stereotypes to distort nursing interventions. c. maintaining respect for human dignity. d. treating all clients exactly the same.