Paula Parks is an occupational health nurse in a large manufacturing plant. She believes that the protective equipment for noise pollution control in her plant violates federal standards
However, management staff will not follow up on her concern. From which governmental agency would she seek help in investigating this issue?
1. Civil Rights Commission
2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
3. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
ANS: 4
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Which of the following can be done to assess the appropriateness of interventions provided to a patient?
a. Patient interview c. Peer review process b. Results of patient laboratory data d. Walking rounds
With the exposure to an antigen, a nurse explains that the initiator of the inflammatory response is the presence of histamine. What is responsible for releasing histamine?
a. Neutrophils b. Eosinophils c. Basophils d. Monocytes
When the patella is tapped with a reflex hammer, a patient demonstrates a sluggish response. The lack of reflex response may be an indicator of:
A) Peripheral nerve damage. B) Muscle impairment. C) Neurotransmitter deficiency. D) All of the above.
The nurse is admitting a client for a cerclage procedure. The client asks for information about the procedure. What is the nurse's most accurate response?
1. "A stitch is placed in the cervix to prevent a spontaneous abortion or premature birth." 2. "The procedure is done during the third trimester." 3. "Cerclage is always placed after the cervix has dilated and effaced." 4. "An uncomplicated elective cerclage may is done on inpatient basis."