All of the following would be violations of HIPAA except:
a. discussing patient information in the elevator
b. looking up a friend's labwork on the computer for him
c. providing statistics about medication side effects
d. giving information to friends on the phone about a patient's condition
C
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Which of the following findings in the F.A.S.T. assessment indicate the need to call emergency personnel? (Select all that apply.) a. When asked to close the eyes and hold arms straight in front, one arm drifts downward. b. The patient sways when asked to stand still with eyes closed. c. The patient is unable to repeat a stated phrase exactly as it was stated. d. The patient's face shows signs of uneven symmetry when asked to smile. e. The patient is unable to follow directions during the assessment.
A patient moving from chair to chair in the day room and pacing in the hallway repeatedly, rapidly, and for extended periods is likely demonstrating _________ , and the nurse should __________
a. a dystonic reaction…administer PRN IM benztropine (Cogentin) b. anxiety… teach and guide the patient to use relaxation exercises c. akathisia…administer PRN diphenhydramine (Benadryl) PO d. tardive dyskinesia…recommend a change in medication
Many types of breast pumps are available, varying in price and effectiveness
Before either renting or purchasing a pump, the new mother would benefit from counseling by a nurse or lactation consultant to determine the most appropriate pump to suit her needs. The mother who is pumping for an occasional bottle would be most suited for which type of pump? a. Manual or hand pump b. Hospital grade pump c. Electric self-cycling double pumps d. Smaller electric or battery operated pump
The nurse explains to a student nurse that side effects differ from adverse events in which way?
1. Adverse effects cause permanent damage. 2. Side effects are usually more serious than adverse effects. 3. Side effects are predictable at therapeutic levels. 4. Adverse effects are only dose-related.