The nurse explains that the measurement of radiation exposure is in multiples of Gy. The number of Gy an individual may absorb before becoming ill with radiation syndrome is _______
ANS:
0.75
The amount of radiation absorbed is measured by the Gy. 1 Gy is equal to 100 rad. Absorption of 0.75 Gy will cause the individual to develop acute radiation syndrome.
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1. curative. 2. educational. 3. restorative. 4. preventive.
A female Muslim patient is hospitalized and is scheduled for surgery later in the day. In preparing the patient for surgery, a nurse will
1. Get the patient's husband to also sign the consent form. 2. Make arrangements for family members to bring kosher food from home because a normal diet is allowed. 3. Perform "laying on of the hands," or allow a trained individual to do so. 4. Allow a shaman to perform a healing ritual in an attempt to thwart surgical intervention.
A client with diabetes has taken the usual dosage of insulin. The client refuses to eat despite the nurse's insistence. Which is most useful in prompting the nurse to prepare for a possible complication?
A) Scientific problem-solving B) Interpreting results C) Critical thinking skills D) Trial and error
The nurse is assessing a client's mental health competence and decision-making ability. Which activity will best provide the needed information to the nurse?
A) Ask the client to read and discuss a passage from a pamphlet. B) Ask the client "what if" questions to determine level of thought organization. C) Ask the client to review his medical health history to assess for the level of organization of his thought processes. D) Discuss with the client's family any concerns about his mental stability.