What population do hospice nurses provide with care?
A) those requiring care to improve health
B) children with chronic illnesses
C) dying persons and their loved ones
D) older adults requiring long-term care
C
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Gentamicin ear drops are prescribed for a 4-year-old child. How would the nurse position the auricle when administering the ear drops?
a. Up and back b. Down and back c. Up and out d. Down and out
A school nurse is teaching high school students about HIV and AIDS in the context of the school's sexual health curriculum. Which of the students' following statements would the nurse most likely want to correct or clarify?
A) "They have to take a blood sample from you in order to test you for AIDS." B) "Drugs for AIDS reduce the virus in your body, but they don't get rid of it." C) "Lots more heterosexual people get HIV these days than they used to." D) "Condoms provide really good protection from AIDS."
How did Florence Nightingale help bring about community health nursing? (Select all that apply.)
a. She convinced socially prominent wealthy women to volunteer to give care. b. She focused on all soldiers and their environment. c. She interacted with each individual person, assessing his or her needs and acting to meet those needs. d. She kept careful records on what was done and what were the results.
What is the best analgesic schedule for a patient with chronic pain?
a. Around the clock b. prn c. qid d. Only when pain is severe, to prevent tolerance