Which spreads microorganisms?
a. Shaking linens
b. Placing used linens in a laundry bag
c. Rolling used linens away from you
d. Practicing hand hygiene before handling clean linens
A
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An older adult has diabetic neuropathy and often reports unbearable foot pain. About which medication would the nurse plan to educate the client?
a. Desipramine (Norpramin) b. Duloxetine (Cymbalta) c. Morphine sulfate d. Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
How does effect size relate to instrument sensitivity?
a. If an instrument is sensitive, it will have a large effect size. b. If an instrument is not very sensitive, it will take a large effect size for the instrument to detect a difference. c. As an instrument is better calibrated and becomes more sensitive, it increases effect size. d. If an instrument is extremely sensitive, it will detect a difference even when none exists; because of this effect sizes must be large.
Which intervention would be the most effective if your client who is on magnesium sulfate has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min?
a. Give oxygen by mask at 8-10 L/min. b. Administer calcium gluconate via IV pyelogram (IVP). c. Arouse client with tactile stimulation. d. Continually assess pulse oximeter levels.
Which of the following statements best explains the relevance of psychological theories for gerontological nursing?
A) Human needs theory allows the nurse to determine priorities of nursing care for older adults. B) Life span development theories support the belief that it may be difficult to initiate behavioral changes in older adults. C) Psychological theories explain why nurses should focus their discussion more on the present than on the past when talking with older adults. D) Psychological theories explain why reminiscence groups may not be beneficial for older adults.