The nurse making a home visit observes all of the following. Which is a safety hazard for the patient with difficulty in mobility?
a. wall-to-wall carpet in the bedroom c. scatter rugs on the kitchen floor
b. curio cabinet filled with mementos d. night lights in the hall and bathroom
C
Secure carpeting would not be a safety hazard in the home environment. The curio cabinet would not be a safety hazard. Having night lights in the hall and bathroom is considered a safety feature and not a hazard. Scatter rugs on the kitchen floor can lead to slides and falls. The nurse should instruct the home care patient to remove the kitchen throw rugs.
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1. The employee works only when client census calls for additional staff. 2. The employee's work does not improve with coaching. 3. The employee just made an error for which discipline has already been done twice. 4. The employee has worked at the facility for less than 1 month. 5. The employee does not mix well with the other staff, but stays on the margins of the group.
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A) Recent completion of radiation therapy for treatment of thyroid cancer B) Routine use of quinine for management of leg cramps C) Allergy to hair coloring and hair spray D) Previous perforation of the eardrum
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A) Impact analysis B) Outcome analysis C) Process analysis D) Cost-benefit analysis
Personal computers (PCs) are microcomputers which are also referred to as:
a. compact computers. b. desktop computers. c. laptop computers. d. mini computers.