A number of issues that impact nursing practice are covered by criminal law. Which of the following are some of these issues? Select all that apply
a. criminal background checks c. Medicare requirements
b. prohibition against substance abuse d. reportability of physical abuse
A, B, D
Criminal law concentrates on the actions of individuals that intentionally do harm to others. Some areas of criminal law that affect nurses and nursing practice include: 1) criminal background checks, 2) prohibition against substance abuse, and 3) reportability of physical abuse. Medicare requirements and eligibility fall under the administrative law category.
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A) "Place the child in a cold bath." B) "Administer aspirin by either chewable tablet or liquid suspension." C) "It is not necessary to treat the fever at this point." D) "If your child is shivering, it is okay to use several blankets to decrease discomfort."
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Heart rate < 100 beats per minute (1 point); slow, irregular respirations (1 point); some flexion of the extremities (1 point); a vigorous cry with flicking of the baby's foot (2 points); and a pink body with blue extremities (1 point). Based on this data, which nursing action is appropriate? A) Having the aide reassess the newborn's heart rate and respiratory rate when admitted to the nursery B) Swaddling the newborn to decrease the risk of increased energy expenditure C) Placing the newborn in the mother's arms and asking her to monitor her baby's breathing D) Repeating the assessment every 5 minutes for up to 20 minutes
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During thyroid crisis, exaggerated hyperthyroid manifestations may lead to the development of the potentially lethal complication of a. severe nausea and vomiting. b. bradycardia. c. delirium with restlessness. d. congestive heart failure.
Which person should be treated with prophylactic antitubercular medication?
a. A child who attends the same school with a child who has tuberculosis b. A nurse who is working in a hospital c. An individual who is HIV-positive with a negative TB skin test d. A patient who has close contact with someone who has tuberculosis