A needle stick is more likely to occur if:
a. an attempt is made to recap a needle
b. a needle of an inappropriate gauge is used
c. a vacutainer set is used to obtain a specimen
d. needles are immediately retracted into a safety device after use
e. all of the above
a. an attempt is made to recap a needle
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A nurse is caring for a client with a peripheral vascular access device who is experiencing pain, redness, and swelling at the site. After removing the device, which action should the nurse take to relieve pain?
a. Administer topical lidocaine to the site. b. Place warm compresses on the site. c. Administer prescribed oral pain medication. d. Massage the site with scented oils.
The student nurse received a low score on the first exam of the course. Which of these strategies is MOST appropriate?
a. changing majors b. comparing scores with others in the class c. determining why each question was missed d. studying more for the next exam
The cell division process that results in two identical cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell, is called:
1. Meiosis. 2. Mitosis. 3. Oogenesis. 4. Gametogenesis.
A 14-year-old girl came with her family to the clinic as her father picked up his medication. The girl became anxious and said she had to go home soon to clean the house and start dinner. Which of the following would the nurse most likely suspect from this interaction?
a. As Freud pointed out, girls try to take over the wife role with their dad.
b. The girl did not want to admit her dad was a drug addict and was trying to get away from an uncomfortable environment.
c. The girl is taking on the role of hero with responsibility for caretaking functions.
d. The girl was afraid she would be seen with her dad, a known drug addict, in a public place.