An airway ____________________ is a secondary device used to maintain respirations.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
adjunct
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The nurse working with diverse populations understands that values of American culture that may be at odds with those from other cultures include (Select all that apply.)
a. androcentrism. b. autonomy. c. collective decision making. d. individual achievement. e. personal freedom.
When discontinuing a peripheral IV access, the nurse should (Select all that apply.)
a. Use scissors to remove the IV site dressing and tape. b. Keep the catheter parallel to the skin while removing it. c. Apply firm pressure with sterile gauze during removal. d. Stop the infusion before removing the IV catheter. e. Wear sterile gloves and a mask. f. Apply pressure to the site for 2 to 3 minutes after removal.
The parents of a newborn male ask the nurse whether they should circumcise their son. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Circumcision should be undertaken to prevent problems in the future." 2. "Circumcision might decrease the child's risk of developing a urinary tract infection." 3. "Circumcision can sometimes cause complications. What questions do you have?" 4. "Circumcision is painful, and should be avoided unless you are Jewish."
A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old neonate in a NICU. What pain assessment scale would best assess the pain for this patient?
A) COMFORT Scale B) CRIES Pain Scale C) FLACC Scale D) Checklist of nonverbal indicators