A hospital with a large surgery department is concerned about surgeons starting their own surgical centers. In relation to the strategic plan evaluative process, this is an example of:
a. an economic monopoly.
b. an external threat.
c. marketplace competition.
d. political strength.
B
This is an example of an external threat.
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A) Nasal steroids are only used to treat a sinus infection. B) Nasal steroids are used to treat allergic rhinitis. C) Nasal steroids are used for an infection in the adenoids. D) Nasal steroids are used for all acute upper respiratory infections.
A nursing instructor is describing how to perform dosage calculations using dimensional analysis. Which of the following would the instructor emphasize to ensure accuracy?
A) A formula that is specific to the drug being administered is needed. B) Decimals rather than fractions are used to determine amounts. C) Proportions are needed but labels related to units are not important. D) The focus is on the unit of measure set up in a specific order.
To plan effective care, the nurse needs to understand that the family characteristic reflecting the
worldview of Asian American and Hispanic American families that will most affect how decisions are made about care is a. the mother as head of the household. b. the father as the authority figure. c. giving considerable freedom to women. d. using emotional communication styles.
When preparing to test a patient for meningeal irritation, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do first?
A) Check for evidence of fever and chills B) Ensure no injury to the cervical spine C) Position the patient prone D) Check for a Babinski reflex