The nurse knows that the basic concept of all patient care that is implemented to prevent the spread of infection from blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, nonintact skin, and mucus membranes is __________________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
standard precautions
Standard precautions apply to blood, all body fluids, secretions, excretions, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes.
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A patient with a diagnosis of acute rhinosinusitis has approached the nurse and asked for advice about "rinsing out my sinuses with saltwater," a treatment that was suggested by a friend
The nurse's response should be premised on which of the following statements? A) Saline rinses have the potential to damage the mucosa of the sinuses. B) Nasal saline lavage can help to improve the patency of the sinuses. C) Nasal saline lavage can result in rebound congestion. D) Rinsing with saline has been shown to be ineffective in clearing the sinuses of mucus.
Which of these items is an example of a positive stressor?
1. Test anxiety 2. Loss of a job 3. Paying income tax 4. Single motherhood
The nurse is assessing a patient who is prescribed oral contraceptives. Which hormones are responsible for the growth in breast size that occur when this drug is prescribed to a patient?
1) Testosterone and progesterone 2) Progesterone and estrogen 3) Estrogen and oxytocin 4) Oxytocin and prolactin
While leading a small group, the nurse sets up the ground rules at the beginning of the group's first meeting
One of the rules established is that the group will always start at the specified time rather than waiting to start until after everyone has arrived. This rule reflects which of the following? A) Group norms B) Group cohesion C) Group think D) Group process