The belief that one's own group determines the standards for behavior by which all other groups are to be judged is called:
1. Ethnocentrism
2. Cultural imposition
3. Racism
4. Stereotyping
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Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own cultural group determines the standards by which another group's behavior is judged.
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The law specifically designed to protect and regulate patient privacy is the
a. Patient's Bill of Rights b. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) d. Patient Self-Determination Act
A nurse is caring for a child who is scheduled to have intrathecal chemotherapy today. Which action by the nurse is most important when providing care to this patient and family?
A. Educating family on side effects of chemotherapy B. Ensuring a signed consent is on the chart C. Providing distraction techniques during the process D. Reassuring the child the parents will be present
Which nursing interventions should be implemented to help prevent the development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in a critically ill patient who is being mechanically ventilated?
1. Enforcing hand washing before and after touching a patient 2. Following an evidence-based ventilator bundle 3. Using urinary catheters to prevent perineal skin breakdown 4. Complying with turning and repositioning schedules 5. Restricting visitors to immediate family only
A patient with GERD is ordered omeprazole 40 mg once daily per gastric tube. The omeprazole elixir is supplied in a 2 mg per milliliter concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
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