The helplessness that a person with a high-mortality illness experiences, coupled with nurturance from his or her family, can lead to ____ on the part of the patient.
a) high self esteem
b) dependence
c) self-efficacy
d) hardiness
Ans: b) dependence
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A nurse should be aware of the different types of laws that influence public life. Public law (statutory law) includes
A) constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law. B) contract law and law of torts. C) negligence, consent, and assault and battery. D) written and verbal contracts.
Which action by a nurse shows a breach of a patient's right to privacy?
a. Documents the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization b. Releases information to the patient's employer without consent c. Discusses the patient's history with other staff during care planning d. Asks family to share information about a patient's prehospitalization behavior
A nurse is caring for a critically ill client who is receiving oxygen through a nonrebreather mask. The nurse should remember that the client becomes at risk of oxygen toxicity at what concentration and length of administration?
A) Oxygen concentration of more than 25% given for longer than 24 hours B) Oxygen concentration of more than 30% given for longer than 48 hours C) Oxygen concentration of more than 25% given for longer than 36 hours D) Oxygen concentration of more than 50% given for longer than 48 hours
_______________, also known as sterile technique, includes procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms from an area
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