List five situations in which you would not take an oral temperature.
What will be an ideal response?
· Uncooperative
· Restless
· Unconscious
· Chilled
· Confused
· Coughing
· Infant or child
· Unable to breathe through nose
· Oral surgery
· Irrational
· Very weak
· Receiving oxygen (except nasal prongs)
· Seizure precautions
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The nurse who coordinates and manages a patient's care with other members of the health care team is functioning in the role of:
a. Teacher b. Collaborator c. Researcher d. Advocate
The nurse is assisting in logrolling a client recovering from spinal surgery. Why should the nurse place a pillow between the client's legs when turning?
1. Stabilizes the spine 2. Prevents hip contractures 3. Supports the upper leg 4. Keeps the legs parallel and aligned 5. Prevents adduction of the upper leg
What drug would the nurse expect to be the first choice of drugs ordered during the chemoprophylaxis stage in the treatment of malaria?
1. Doxycycline 2. Primaquine 3. Mefloquine 4. Chloroquine
Which of the following cultures engage in the least body contact?
A) Chinese
B) Filipino
C) Russian
D) Japanese