A nurse is addressing the problem of air pollution in the community. The first step in the process of controlling the pollution would be:
a. Setting standards
b. Monitoring
c. Permitting
d. Compliance
C
Permitting is a process by which the government places limits on the amount of pollution emitted into the air or water.
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When discussing the science and philosophy of a discipline, how would one define the two in relation to each other?
A) Autonomous B) Reliant C) Linked D) Unrelated
Following a successful lumbar puncture, in order to avoid post-procedure discomfort for the patient, the nurse should:
a. Ask the parents to keep the child flat for several hours b. Encourage the child to begin ambulation as soon as possible c. Place the child in the high Fowler's position for several hours d. Place the child in the semi-Fowler's position with knees flexed for several hours
A patient waves a newspaper and says, "I must have my credit card and use the computer right now. A store is having a big sale, and I need to order 10 dresses and four pairs of shoes." Select the nurse's appropriate intervention. The nurse:
a. suggests the patient have a friend do the shopping and bring purchases to the unit. b. invites the patient to sit together and look at new fashion magazines. c. tells the patient computer use is not allowed until self-control improves. d. asks whether the patient has enough money to pay for the purchases.
Mrs. Walsh requested more pain medication. According to the MAR, she can have the medication every 4 hours. She last received a dose at 1400 and it is now 1630. The healthcare provider gives the medication. This violates the basic right of the right ________ for medication administration.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).