You are seeking your first nursing position and decide to review the mission statement of each hospital. You realize that each organization's mission statement addresses which of the following?
a. Providing care c. Educating professionals
b. Promoting research d. Providing quality of care
D
Most health care organizations have mission statements that speak to providing high quality or
excellence in patient care. Some mission statements focus on providing care, educating health care
professionals, promoting research, and offering community-based activities.
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A patient taking valproic acid for management of a seizure disorder has a trough serum drug level drawn. Which laboratory result would prompt the nurse to ask the patient about the adequacy of the medication supply and daily dosing routines?
1. 110 mcg/mL 2. 24 mcg/mL 3. 120 mcg/mL 4. 75 mcg/mL
When reviewing a research article, the nurse notes that a randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used. What should the nurse keep in mind concerning this type of research?
A) Is often considered the gold standard of clinical research evidence B) Yields very limited evidence regarding the results of several similar studies C) Is the most common research methodology used in nursing studies D) Is more commonly a tradition-based approach
Identify the clinical indication for the use of benzodiazepines.
A. Decrease in drowsiness B. Increase in desire for physical activity C. Increase in mental alertness D. Reduction of anxiety
James is addicted to playing video games. Every time he passes by the television, he feels an overwhelming urge to switch it on and play on his gaming console. He often gives in to these urges and feels immense pleasure while playing video games. Which part of James's brain is stimulated in such situations?
A. The parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex B. The limbic system C. The cerebellum D. The medulla oblongata