The nurse is aware that hospice care can be made available to terminal patients who:
a. have a life expectancy of only 12 months.
b. are Medicaid-qualified.
c. agree to palliative measures.
d. are hospitalized.
ANS: C
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A) to drain cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). B) add PEEP to ventilatory settings. C) to administer a loop diuretic. D) to lower the head of the bed to 10 degrees.
A nurse is aware that the concepts of genotype and phenotype must be included in any consideration of pharmacogenetics. Which of the following statements is true of these concepts?
A) Genotype is an expression of DNA, but phenotype is a cultural concept. B) Genotype is easily modifiable, but phenotype is not modifiable. C) Genotype is a consequence of the genetic makeup of an individual's parents while phenotype is unique to every individual. D) Genotype is the composition of person's DNA, but phenotype is the manifestation of these genes.
The nurse observes older female adults learning advanced knitting techniques. The nurse concludes that this learning activity is suitable for these women because it accomplishes which of the following?
a. Helps maintain joint flexibility b. Improves the group's cohesiveness c. Provides a needed social opportunity d. Adds to their existing knowledge base
The interviewer explains to the LPN applying for the position that the facility will expect the LPN to work on committees as part of the job responsibilities. This expectation is:
1. reasonable. 2. beyond the scope of the LPN's practice. 3. optional for the LPN. 4. totally unrealistic and excessive.