The hospital administration is concerned that there may be a problem with some nurses diverting medications that should be going to clients. Which approach has been shown to help identify potential drug diversion activities?
A) Use of team medication nurses countersigning each other
B) Use of automated systems
C) Use of pharmacy technician to pass medications
D) Use of additional check-and-balance system
C
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A patient has recently been under significant stress and worked long hours. At home, the patient watches television and eats until going to bed. The patient is too tired to exercise and has gained 25 pounds in 1 month
A desired outcome for the patient is to recognize anxiety that precedes binge eating and reduce it. Which intervention addresses the outcome? a. Teach stress-reduction techniques such as relaxation and imagery. b. Encourage the patient to design and implement an exercise program. c. Explore ways in which the patient may feel more in control of the environment. d. Encourage the patient to attend a support group such as Overeaters Anonymous.
Which of the following individuals would most likely experience global ischemia to his or her brain?
A) A male client who has just had an ischemic stroke confirmed by CT of his head B) A woman who has been admitted to the emergency department with a suspected intracranial bleed C) A man who has entered cardiogenic shock following a severe myocardial infarction D) A woman who is being brought to hospital by ambulance following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning related to a faulty portable heater
Transformational leadership includes a number of traits, such as charisma, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and:
a. defined goals. b. group dynamics. c. individualized consideration. d. organizational structure.
The emergency department nurse manager is explaining concepts of emergency and disaster preparedness to a group of students. Which statement by the nurse manager is most accurate?
a. "An internal disaster is something that occurs inside the health care facility." b. "An external disaster occurs when some-one not employed here disrupts our opera-tions." c. "A multi-casualty event involves disasters at several different locations." d. "The Joint Commission requires that we participate in a disaster drill once a year."