The government agency that protects the health and safety of employees is the
A) Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
D) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
B
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After general anesthesia is administered, the patient is carefully placed in the prone position. What is the primary consideration of the nursing staff as the patient is positioned?
a. Making sure that the patient's endotracheal tube does not become kinked b. Ensuring that the patient's head is positioned to prevent cervical nerve injury c. Carefully taping the patient's eyes shut to avoid corneal abrasions d. Padding the operating table carefully and keeping linens free of wrinkles
A patient who takes aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta) frequently for upset stomach, heartburn, and sour stomach is seen regularly in the clinic. The nurse should assess which of the following?
A) Blood glucose level B) Serum phosphate level C) Urine specific gravity D) Aspartate transaminase levels
The client tried to stab himself. He has been admitted to the medical unit for treatment of his wounds. The most important goal of treatment for him is to
1. find out why he did it. 2. protect him from harm. 3. evaluate his coping skills. 4. monitor the healing of his wounds.
During an initial assessment, a client with gastrointestinal problems reports the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) three times a day for arthritis pain. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "NSAIDs are not helpful for arthritis pain." B. "NSAIDs should be taken only twice daily." C. "NSAIDs can interfere with the absorption of nutrients." D. "NSAIDs can result in ulcers or bleeding."