A new staff nurse is hired as a full-time employee who works 40 hours a week. The nurse would be referred to as which of the following?
a. .5 FTE c. .9 FTE
b. .8 FTE d. 1.0 FTE
D
A full-time employee who works 40 hours a week or 80 hours in a 2-week period is referred to as a 1.0
FTE. A .5 FTE works 50 percent or 40 hours in a 2-week period. A .8 FTE works 80 percent or 64
hours in a 2-week period. A .9 FTE works 90 percent or 72 hours in a 2-week period.
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Which statement is accurate regarding the physiologic effect of glucocorticoids?
a. They have little or no impact on carbohydrate metabolism. b. They block the synthesis of amino acids from glucose. c. They promote the storage of glucose in the form of glycogen. d. They increase peripheral glucose in the form of glycogen.
Which physiologic findings are seen with respect to gallbladder function that might lead to the development of gallstones during pregnancy?
a. Decrease in alkaline phosphatase levels compared with nonpregnant women b. Increase in albumin and total protein as a result of hemodilution c. Hypertonicity of gallbladder tissue d. Prolonged emptying time
A patient with a normal prepregnancy weight asks why she has been told to gain 25–35 pounds during her pregnancy while her underweight friend was told to gain more weight
The nurse should tell the patient that recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be: 1. 25–35 pounds, regardless of a patient's prepregnant weight. 2. More than 25–35 pounds for an overweight woman. 3. Up to 40 pounds for an underweight woman. 4. The same for a normal weight woman as for an overweight woman.
The pregnant teen who was prescribed prenatal vitamins at her initial prenatal visit states that she does not like to take them
How should the nurse respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Folic acid has been found to be essential for minimizing the risk of neural tube defects." 2. "You do not have to take these supplements if you think you are healthy enough." 3. "These medications do the same thing. I will call your doctor to cancel one of your medications." 4. "You can trust your doctor to know what you need." 5. "You need the supplements because your dietary intake may not be adequate for fetal development."