Certain practices remove or destroy pathogens. They also prevent them from spreading from one person or place to another person or place. These practices are:
a. Standard Precautions
b. Transmission-Based Precautions
c. Medical asepsis
d. Sterile technique
C
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A client is 4 hours postoperative after a femoropopliteal bypass. The client reports throbbing leg pain on the affected side, rated as 7/10. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Administer pain medication as ordered. b. Assess distal pulses and skin color. c. Document the findings in the client's chart. d. Notify the surgeon immediately.
According to AACN, a critical care nurse's responsibilities include (Select all that apply)
a. respecting the values, beliefs, and rights of the patient. b. intervening when the best interest of the patient is in question. c. helping the patient obtain necessary care. d. making decisions for the patient and patient's family. e. monitoring and safeguarding the quality of care the patient receives. f. acting as a gatekeeper for the patient, the patient's family, and other health care professionals.
When teaching an adolescent about ovulation, you would include that ovulation is initiated by a surge in which of the following?
A) Luteinizing hormone B) Progesterone C) Follicle-stimulating hormone D) Estrogen
A client plans to go on a church missionary trip to Ethiopia. The client asks the licensed practical/vocational nurse, "Where should I look for information that instructs me about what I need to do medically to be prepared for such a trip?"
Which is the nurse's best response? A) "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides the latest information about various immunizations dosages, side effects, and safety information." B) "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date immunization requirements for travel to various countries outside of the United States." C) "The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides what immunizations and resources are available to underserved areas." D) "The National Institute of Health (NIH) offers the up-to-date information about various contagious diseases and prevention measures."