During an angioplasty procedure, the balloon-tip catheter ruptures, requiring further medical intervention due to the faulty medical equipment. The incident has to be reported because of the directive of the
A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
B) American Medical Association (AMA).
C) Safe Medical Devices Act.
D) Medical Practice Standards International (MPSI).
C
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A hospitalized child is receiving calcium via a peripheral IV site. Which action by the nurse is most important?
A. Assess the IV for blood return hourly. B. Document the infusion and child's response. C. Facilitate the next blood draw for calcium. D. Teach parents and child about the drug.
A client should be educated to limit consumption of which of the following foods to prevent an exaggerated sympathetic-type response when taking isoniazid (INH) for the treatment of tuberculosis? Select all that apply
A) Alcohol B) Grapes C) Bananas D) Meats E) Broccoli
Which of the following is a role of the licensed practical nurse (LPN)/licensed vocational nurse (LVN)?
A) Evaluates effects of care given C) Establishes priorities B) Draws conclusions D) Makes diagnoses
Your patient has an HIV infection complicated with severe diarrhea. When caring for this patient what is an appropriate nursing intervention to help alleviate the diarrhea?
A) Administer an anticholinergic antispasmodic as ordered by the physician. B) Eat three balanced meals and a snack at bedtime. C) Decrease the patient's fluid intake. D) Encourage the patient to increase his or her activity.