Antibiotics that kill microorganisms directly are termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bactericidal
A bactericide is an agent that kills microorganisms directly. An example is antibiotics.
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A nurse needs to obtain informed consent from a deaf patient before a spinal tap procedure is performed. Which of the following would be the best method for the nurse to use to ensure effective communication?
A) Explain the procedure verbally, speaking slowly so that the patient can read lips. B) Have a trained oral interpreter interpret for the nurse. C) Have the patient carefully read a printed copy of the informed consent document. D) Use diagrams to explain to the patient the details of the procedure.
As a nurse manager, you cannot motivate others without:
1. power. 2. technical skills. 3. charisma. 4. understanding.
A patient is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. When planning this patient's care, which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize?
A) Ineffective Tissue Perfusion Related to Bowel Ischemia B) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Impaired Absorption C) Anxiety Related to Bowel Obstruction and Subsequent Hospitalization D) Impaired Skin Integrity Related to Bowel Obstruction
Which step of professional career development does a nurse who has been studying the job
openings and their requirements in the professional journal on the unit illustrate? A) Networking B) Creating the career vision C) Developing the career strategic plan D) Developing a global perspective of the professional marketplace