A patient is only offered roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy. This is an example of:
a. preselect
b. table d' hote
c. nonselective
d. restaurant
Answer: c. nonselective
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Which of the following would characterize the public health stage of community health nursing?
A) Voluntary health agencies emphasizing disease prevention B) Family is considered the primary unit of care C) Service is provided to the sick poor population D) Primary health care as the key to health for all
The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on common problems associated with myelomeningocele. Which common problem is associated with this defect?
a. Hydrocephalus b. Craniosynostosis c. Biliary atresia d. Esophageal atresia
The hospital has been sued for the actions of a nurse employee. The hospital proves that the nurse was not providing care within the scope of employment as a nurse. Can the hospital still hold liability in this case?
1. Yes, if the plaintiff can prove the nurse was incompetent and that the hospital was aware of the incompetence. 2. No, the doctrine of ostensible authority relieves the hospital of liability related to a rogue employee. 3. Yes, the hospital is automatically liable for the action of any employee. 4. No, at this point the nurse is considered a "lone ranger" and the hospital is not liable for the nurse's actions.
A nurse receives a call from a patient, who states, "I'm taking clonidine but it's making me so drowsy." Select the nurse's best response
a. "Have you missed any doses of the medication? Drowsiness is commonly caused by missing doses." b. "Have you been using tobacco? Drowsiness can be a symptom of withdrawal from tobacco." c. "How long have you been on the drug? Drowsiness is very common early in therapy." d. "Have you experienced constipation also? These effects occur together in many patients."