A nurse manager tells the human resources (HR) director, "I would really like to hire someone of another race to balance out the team." The HR director tells the manager recruiting and hiring based on race is in violation of which statute?
1. The Equal Pay Act of 1963
2. Age Discrimination Act
3. Americans with Disabilities Act
4. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
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Rationale 1: The Equal Pay Act of 1963 aimed to eliminate wage disparities based on sex.
Rationale 2: The Age Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees over the age of 40.
Rationale 3: The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on an individual's disability.
Rationale 4: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act specifically prohibits discrimination in any personnel decisions based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.
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a. glycosuria and proteinuria b. elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine c. urinary frequency and nocturia d. urinary tract infection
What education provided by the nurse would be most important for a patient beginning therapy with thiabendazole (Mintezol)?
a. "Take the medication on an empty stomach." b. "Avoid any hazardous activities." c. "Swallow the tablets whole." d. "Urine may appear reddish orange."
Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. She is on NPH twice daily and Novolog before meals. She usually walks for 40 minutes each evening as part of her exercise regimen
She is beginning a 30-minute swimming class three times a week at 1 p.m. What is important for her to do with this change in routine? 1. Delay eating the midday meal until after the swimming class. 2. Increase the morning dose of NPH insulin on days of the swimming class. 3. Adjust the morning insulin injection so that the peak occurs while swimming. 4. Check glucose level before, during, and after swimming.
MC You are concerned when Janet continues to bleed even with direct pressure. Your next action is to
A. Apply ice to lower the body temperature. B. Monitor closely for signs of shock. C. Elevate her upper extremities and apply blankets to raise her body temperature. D. Maintain a patent airway and prevent vomiting.