You are preparing to administer a medication to a pregnant patient. You read the medication information and note that, according to the FDA, it is a "Category X" drug. You should:
A. administer the medication as usual.
B. administer half of the normal dose.
C. ensure that an antidote is available.
D. not administer the drug to the patient.
Ans: D. not administer the drug to the patient.
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The nurse wishes to increase the use of evidence-based practice in the critical care unit where he works. What is a significant barrier to the implementation of evidence-based practice?
A) Use of computerized records by the hospital B) Health Information Privacy and Portability Act (HIPPA) C) Lack of knowledge about literature searches D) Strong collaborative relationships in the work setting
A hypothesized causal model has been proposed. How would another researcher go about testing the model?
a. Examine each variable one by one. b. Identify all paths expressing relationships between concepts. c. Recruit a small homogenous group to control for most variables. d. Use a convenience sample to ensure enough subjects.
Nancy and Bill Jones are concerned that Bill's father may be developing depression. In questioning the couple, which of the following statements would support their concern?
A) "Bill's father has been crying off and on now for over 2 weeks since his wife died. He's also still having trouble sleeping." B) "Bill's father is agitated and anxious; he's been that way for a month now since his wife died." C) "It's been over 2 months now since his wife died and Bill's father keeps crying; he can't eat, and he can't sleep." D) Bill's Mom's funeral was last week, and Bill's Dad hasn't been able to eat or sleep since then."
What task would have been a responsibility of a nurse who was employed by the Marine Hospital Service?
a. Setting policy on quarantine legislation for immigrants b. Establishing hospital-based programs to care for the sick at home c. Identifying and improving environmental conditions d. Providing health care for merchant seamen