Which of the following is a basic function of the health care delivery system?
A) to prevent disease
B) to provide care for the ill and injured
C) to promote individual and community health
D) all of the above
Answer: D
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Parents of an infant with slow weight gain ask the nurse if they can feed their baby a highly concentrated formula. An appropriate response given by the nurse would be:
1. "A higher-concentrated formula could lead to dehydration because of high sodium content; let's discuss other strategies." 2. "An undiluted formula concentrate could be given to help the child gain weight; let's look at brands." 3. "Evaporated milk could be given to the infant instead of the current formula you're using." 4. "A higher-concentrated formula could be given for daytime feedings; let's work on a schedule."
When assigned to a newly admitted patient with AIDS, the nurse says, "I'm pregnant. It is not safe for me or my baby if I am assigned to his case." Which is the most appropriate response by the charge nurse?
a. "This patient would not be a risk for your baby if you use standard precautions and avoid direct contact with blood or body fluids." b. "You should ask for a transfer to another unit because contact with this patient would put you and your baby at risk for AIDS." c. "Wear a mask, gown, and gloves every time you go into his room and use disposable trays, plates, and utensils to serve his meals." d. "We should recommend that this patient be transferred to an isolation unit."
A woman admitted, "I did fall once, but it was an accident that I'm sure won't happen again." Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Are you getting lots of calcium and vitamin D? Are you drinking milk or taking calcium pills?" b. "Do you have a couple glasses of wine each evening to relax you before you go to bed?" c. "Do you live in a one-story house and are your floors even without rugs to trip you up?" d. "Let me give you some balance and leg muscle exercises to practice at home each day." e. "Remember that if you start to fall, fall sideways if you can to minimize injury." f. "Review what medications you are taking."
The nurse is administering medications to patients using a bar-scanning device that scans the patient's identification bracelet and the medication to be administered to avoid a medication error. What types of errors does this bar-scanning device prevent?
a. Errors of commission b. Errors of omission c. Errors in planning d. Errors in execution e. Errors in assessment