Clean the blood pressure cuff once every 24 hours unless individual disposable cuffs or covers are used
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False
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A patient in the ICU has had an endotracheal tube in place for 3 weeks. The physician has ordered that a tracheostomy tube be placed. The patient's family wants to know why the endotracheal tube cannot be left in place
What would be the nurse's best response? A) "The physician may feel that mechanical ventilation will have to be used long-term." B) "Long-term use of an endotracheal tube diminishes the normal breathing reflex." C) "When an endotracheal tube is left in too long it can damage the lining of the windpipe." D) "It is much harder to breathe through an endotracheal tube than a tracheostomy."
Several employees report allergic manifestations. The occupational health nurse would focus an investigation on the workplace's
a. food service vendor. b. heating and cooling systems. c. lighting. d. water supply.
Solvents are mixtures of two or more different chemicals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse reviews published research studies on the number of heart clients who are actively involved in exercise programs following a heart attack in preparation of conducting similar research
Using knowledge of research validity, which threat to external validity must be considered? A) Loss of a subject due to a second heart attack B) Selection of a subject who does not meet the eligibility criteria for the study C) A subject pedaling faster on the stationary bicycle whenever an examiner walks in the room D) An unexpected increase in a subject's appetite that could affect the study