The home health care nurse who is teaching the client about home environment modifications to self-manage allergies would focus on eliminating allergens that are
a. eaten.
b. inhaled.
c. injected.
d. transmitted by direct contact.
B
Most allergens are inhaled.
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A nurse who is planning to teach school-age children about the "common cold"should include the information that
1. vaccinations can prevent contractionof a nasopharyngitis virus. 2. antibiotics will eliminate thenasopharyngitis virus. 3. proper handwashing can prevent thespread of the infection. 4. aspirin should be taken foralleviation of fever if the "common cold"is contracted
Older persons are at risk for shearing. Which measure will protect the person from pain and inju-ry?
a. Ask the family member to assist you. b. Use a friction-reducing device when moving the person. c. Pull the person quickly toward you. d. Move the person on your own.
An individual brought to the emergency department (ED) and is suspected of having taken an overdose of pilocarpine (Pilocar) 3 hours ago
Upon assessment, that nurse notes profuse salivation, lacrimation, bronchospasm, diarrhea, a blood pressure of 82/40, and a heart rate of 51. The nurse should prepare to administer a. epinephrine (Adrenalin). b. atropine (Sal-Tropine). c. activated charcoal. d. syrup of ipecac.
What information obtained from hospital data collection can be used for administrative purpos-es?
a. Unit-specific measures b. Staffing ratios c. Turnover d. Evidence-based practice