A community health nurse has identified noise as an environmental hazard. Using the Blumenthal classification, the nurse would identify this as which of the following class?
A) Infectious agents
B) Asphyxiates
C) Poison
D) Physical agents
Ans: D
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The nurse notes that a client is prescribed Lasix every 12 hours by mouth. What is missing from this order that the nurse should question?
1. The time of day to give the drug is not specified. 2. There are special instructions for giving the medication. 3. The route is not ordered. 4. There is no dosage amount.
The nurse comes across a group (four individuals) overcome by a toxic gas substance and unconscious. Place the nursing action in order of what the nurse would do first? (Use all options.)
A) Eliminate the source of the toxic gas. B) Begin first aid or supportive measures. C) Assess the clients for spontaneous breathing. D) Call 911 for emergency assistance. E) Move the clients to fresh air.
The nurse is preparing to move a patient up in bed with the assistance of another nurse. In what position would the nurse place the patient, if tolerated?
A) Reverse Trendelenburg B) Supine C) Sitting D) Semi-Fowler's
How many ways does the Joint Commission require a patient to be uniquely identified to ensure the safe administration of medications?