What is a common element found in biases in health care?
a. Documented beliefs
b. Confirmation of facts
c. Information consistent with reality
d. Unjustified personal opinions and preju-dices
D
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You are auscultating a patient's heart during a routine physical examination. You should position the patient
a. in a flat, supine position or a sitting position. b. in the left lateral position. c. leaning forward slightly. d. on his back with the bed raised 45°.
The Nurse Practice Act of state X expressly states that blood products may be administered only by physicians, registered nurses, and physician assistants. Under what conditions can an LPN/LVN administer a unit of packed red cells?
a. When a physician orders it b. If the registered nurse delegates it c. If the agency policy allows it d. Never; LPN/LVNs cannot administer packed cells
The laboring client participated in childbirth preparation classes that strongly discouraged the use of medications and intervention during labor. The client has been pushing for two hours, and is exhausted
The provider requests that a vacuum extractor be used to facilitate the birth. The client first states that she wants the birth to be normal, then allows the vacuum extraction. Following this, what should the nurse assess the client for after the birth? A. Elation, euphoria, and talkativeness B. A sense of failure and self-disappointment C. Questions about whether or not to circumcise D. Uncertainty surrounding the baby's name