The occupational health nurse maintains a log of injuries from contaminated "sharps.". This needs to be done because of the:
1. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
3. Department of Labor (DOL)
4. Department of Defense (DOD)
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OSHA is part of the Department of Labor. The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard became effective in 2002.
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Which of the following would a nurse assess for in a patient who is taking polymyxin B systemically?
A) Peripheral neuropathy B) Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity C) Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia D) Endocarditis and hypertension
A nurse is assessing a client with dental problems including irritation, inflammation, and bleeding gums. The nurse recognizes that what condition may be contributing to these signs and symptoms?
A) Plaque B) Sordes C) Gingivitis D) Periodontal disease
When documenting suspected abuse of an older patient, it is important that the nurse document:
1. The nurse's subjective data and opinion. 2. The nurse's suspicion and personal conclusions. 3. Photographic evidence provided by the family and friends. 4. Objective data of the older patient's reaction when the suspected abuser is present.
In a busy rehabilitation unit, the team manager decided that the best way to reward the staff was to give them a monetary bonus rather than time off
The staff was very concerned about the decision and went to the administration with a number of complaints. Critical thinking is a process that entails a number of steps. What steps did the manager omit? She should have (select all that apply): a. Identified what assumptions were underpinning the issues. b. Considered why it was important to make this change or the context for the change. c. Considered how this change might affect staff relationships. d. Attained a majority consensus of all staff.