A nurse overhears a staff member say, "All of these drug abusers on our unit are just bums." How should the nurse characterize this statement?
A) Rational belief
B) Irrational belief
C) Blind belief
D) Stereotype
D
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Which of the following measures should a nurse take when following standard precautions?
A) Wear a mask and gown when starting an IV line. B) Wash hands immediately after removing gloves. C) Recap all needles after use to prevent accidental sticks. D) Wear a protective hair cover when caring for a patient who has tuberculosis (TB).
The nurse places a patient in isolation. Isolation techniques attempt to break the chain of infection by interfering with:
A) Transmission mode B) Agent C) Susceptible host D) Portal of entry
A client is prescribed the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet to reduce risk factors for heart disease. What foods should the nurse recommend that this client ingest when following this diet?
a. 5 servings of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products daily b. 4 servings of fruits and vegetables and 1 serving of dairy products daily c. 3 servings of fruits, 5 servings of vegetables, and 3 servings of dairy products daily d. 5 servings of fruit, 3 servings of vegetables, and 2 servings of low-fat dairy products daily
A client is having major surgery tomorrow. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the preop teaching?
1. "I will probably feel pain during the procedure." 2. "I won't feel a thing because I will be asleep." 3. "I will lose consciousness, movement, and memory." 4. "I will retain all memory of my procedure."