The nurse cautions parents to place their infant in the ______________ position, rather than on his or her stomach, to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
ANS:
supine
The supine or side-lying position has been found to reduce possible aspiration and is believed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
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Which action by the nurse breaches patient confidentiality? Select all that apply
1) Leaving patient data displayed on a computer screen where others may view it 2) Remaining logged on to the computer system after documenting patient care 3) Faxing a patient report to the nurses' station where the patient is being transferred 4) Informing the nurse manager of a change in the patient's condition
A veteran is expressing to the nurse that he is having difficulty finding insurance. The nurse explains that ____________________ is an insurance plan specifically for active and retired military service members and their families
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The instructor has suggested that the student nurse could improve organizational skills and manage time better by scheduling selected nursing activities in the daily assignment. Which ac-tivity should be scheduled?
a. Suctioning the tracheostomy tube of a pa-tient b. Administering medications c. Assessing patient knowledge of colostomy care d. Assisting a patient with personal hygiene
A major advantage of a checklist is that it:
A) Is an excellent means of establishing rapport in an interview situation B) Permits in-depth responses by respondents C) Minimizes the risk of bias D) Is efficient to administer