Which abnormal laboratory value is associated with an icteric sclera?
a. Bleeding time
b. Bilirubin
c. Hemoglobin
d. Glucose
B
An icteric sclera is associated with elevated bilirubin levels. Low hemoglobin would indicate anemia. High hemoglobin is polycythemia, which is like thick blood. Low glucose is hypoglycemia, and high sugar is hyperglycemia.
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This situation represents which ethical principle? a. beneficence c. values clarification b. nonmaleficence d. veracity
The nurse realizes that an appropriate example of a nursing theory is:
a. deep breathing in the postoperative period makes people healthier. b. self-care is ideal. c. nursing care is needed when people are affected by limitations that do not allow them to meet their self-care needs. d. optimum health is the only ideal state.
A national standard for patient safety has been established by the organization that is responsible for evaluating and accrediting health-care organizations and programs in the United States. This organization is known as
1. The Joint Commission. 2. The State Board of Nursing. 3. The National League for Nursing. 4. The American Nurses Association.
Which elements of surveillance does a nurse use? (Select all that apply.)
a. Mortality registration b. Epidemic field investigation c. Laboratory reporting d. Individual case investigation e. Application of research