Which of the following is a true statement regarding obtaining consent to give first aid?
-consent should be obtained from every responsive, mentally competent adult
-consent should be obtained in writing
-a first aider cannot care for an unconscious victim since consent cannot be obtained
-a first aider cannot give first aid to a minor unless consent is obtained from the parent or guardian
consent should be obtained from every responsive, mentally competent adult
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A patient presents to the antepartum clinic with a history of a 20-pound weight loss. Her pregnancy test is positive. She is concerned about gaining the weight back, and asks the nurse if she can remain on her diet
The nurse's best response would be: 1. "As long as you supplement your diet with the prenatal vitamin, the amount of weight you gain in pregnancy is not significant." 2. "I understand that gaining weight after such an accomplishment must not look attractive, but weight gain during pregnancy is important for proper fetal growth." 3. "Dieting during pregnancy is considered child neglect." 4. "Excessive weight gain in pregnancy is due to water retention, so weight loss following birth will not be an issue."
The nurse is preparing an hour-long prenatal seminar for a group of 27 teenage mothers. Which type of information should the nurse gather to help ensure the success of the program?
A) Medical histories of each of the participants B) Age, education levels, and language barriers of each of the participants C) Names of each of the participants D) Incomes of each of the participants
One postpartum patient, delivering two days prior, is asking when she needs to use "protection to not get pregnant again right now." How should the nurse respond?
A) You should not have intercourse until you are cleared by the provider B) Ovulation may return as soon as three weeks after delivery C) You will not ovulate until your menstrual cycle returns D) Ovulation does not return for six months after delivery
The nurse is caring for a client with a prosthetic eye. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for inserting a prosthetic eye?
A) Make sure the prosthesis is dry when inserting it. B) Close the eyelid and slip the prosthesis under the top lid. C) Press inward on the bottom of the prosthesis to seat it in place. D) Ask the client to blink to seat the prosthesis in place.