Any staff member can operate the laser when under the direct supervision of the surgeon
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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a. "These drugs will reduce your immune response, and with these coverings I am protecting you from getting an infection from me." b. "Because your immunity is reduced by this therapy, I am preventing the spread of infection from you to me or any other patient here." c. "The drugs are powerful and I handle them every day. The clothing protects me from accidentally absorbing these strong drugs." d. "The hospital policy is for any person giving these drugs to wear gowns, gloves, and masks to prevent other people from getting cancer."
An infant with congenital heart disease is to undergo surgery to correct the defect. The mother states, "I guess I'm going to have to stop breastfeeding her." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "That's true, but we'll make sure she gets the best intravenous nutrition." B) "Unfortunately, your baby needs more nutrients than what breast milk can provide." C) "Breast milk may help to boost her immune system, so you can continue to use it." D) "She won't be able to suck, so we have to give her fortified formula through a tube."
Allopurinol is used to decrease excessive uric acid formation. However, allopurinol also inhibits the metabolism of one of the drugs used in cancer therapy, and therefore the dosage of this anti-cancer drug must be significantly reduced if the patient is taking allopurinol. Which of the following anti-cancer drugs must be dosage-adjusted if the patient is also receiving allopurinol?
A. Taxol B. Doxorubicin C. 6-Mercaptopurine D. Cyclophosphamide E. Vincristine
Bedtime care should be provided before
A. midnight. B. the nurse gives medication for sleep. C. 7:00 PM. D. the patient requests it.