Which of the following items are considered biohazardous waste?
A. A disposable incontinent pad soiled with urine and feces
B. The package a disposable enema kit came in
C. Disposable dishes with partially eaten food
D. A used water pitcher and cup
Answer: A
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Which of the following does the nurse do to prevent complications of the patient's condition? a. Assess her joints for swelling and redness. b. Obtain blood specimens for blood cultures. c. Direct her to report temporal or scalp pain. d. Tell her to apply moist heat for 20 minutes.
An adolescent client follows a vegan eating plan. Which food should the nurse remove from the recommended food list for this client?
a. Eggs b. Tofu c. Rice milk d. Peanut butter
A large medical practice that specializes in cancer care is weighing the advantages and disadvantages of implementing the most recent version of a commercial EHR or building its own homegrown system for its office. The staff selects a commercial EHR from a major vendor. Which factor best supports this decision?
a. A commercial product can be easily customized to accommodate the unique needs of the hospital. b. A homegrown system cannot be certified by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology. c. The commercial version is considered one of the "Best of Breed" products. d. A homegrown system is typically interfaced with the organization's ADT system and downstream systems.
Data provided by studies on patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) have influenced the standards of practice for those patients
Which order should the nurse anticipate on the standard orders as a result of initiatives developed through clinical studies? a. Obtaining blood cultures within 4 hours of arrival at the hospital b. Administering antibiotics within 4 hours of arrival at the hospital c. Administration of aspirin on arrival to the hospital d. Administration of oxygen at 4 L per nasal prongs