The nurse is concerned that an elderly client has been a victim of abuse. In the majority of cases, the perpetrator of elder abuse is:
a. a stranger who follows the elder's common patterns.
b. adolescents in the neighborhood.
c. an adult child or spouse.
d. a friend or acquaintance.
ANS: C
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1. bradycardia, hypothermia 2. decreased capillary refill, tachycardia 3. tightness in throat and chest, anxiety 4. hypotension, lactic acidosis
Most adult vaccinations are given in the deltoid muscle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which action should the nurse in the emergency department anticipate for a 23-year-old patient who has had several episodes of bloody diarrhea?
a. Obtain a stool specimen for culture. b. Administer antidiarrheal medication. c. Provide teaching about antibiotic therapy. d. Teach about adverse effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
The U.S. Government has developed a number of biodefense programs such as the BioWatch, BioSense, Project BioShield, and the smallpox immunization campaign. The goal of the smallpox vaccination campaign is to:
1. Immunize all US citizens before an outbreak occurs 2. Initially immunize health care workers and emergency personnel 3. Serve as a public health surveillance initiative 4. Develop and produce new vaccines and countermeasures against bioweapons