Which of the following are possible reasons for an adolescent to join a gang? (Select all that apply.)
a. Best protection from violence by others
b. Employment so dull in comparison
c. Friends all joined gangs (peer pressure)
d. More fun than going to work
e. Sense of belonging, family, and stability
f. Sheer excitement about being involved
ANS: A, C, E, F
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a. The family's beliefs, values, and culture strongly influence health behaviors. b. Families function haphazardly without creating goals. c. Good health is always highly valued in family settings. d. The long-term habits of one family member has no effect on the others.
A postoperative patient is being discharged home with acetaminophen/hydrocodone [Lortab] for pain. The patient asks the nurse about using Tylenol for fever. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "It is not safe to take over-the-counter drugs with prescription medications." b. "Taking the two medications together poses a risk of drug toxicity." c. "There are no known drug interactions, so this will be safe." d. "Tylenol and Lortab are different drugs, so there is no risk of overdose."
A child admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has an oximetry reading of 88%. The priority nursing activity for this child would be which of the following?
1. Obtain a blood sample to send to the lab for electrolyte analysis 2. Begin oxygen per nasal cannula at 1 liter 3. Medicate for pain 4. Begin administration of intravenous fluids
The initial assessment of a patient who was admitted with a gastrointestinal inflammatory disease revealed that the patient had hyperactive bowel sounds
The follow-up assessment finds that the bowel sounds are still hyperactive but are now audible without a stethoscope. The nurse will correctly chart: 1. "Low-pitched bowel sounds ´ D." 2. "Borborygmus noted." 3. "Bowel sounds are high pitched." 4. "Bowel sounds hyperactive ´ D."