In 1976, the FDA became responsible for the sale of
A. orphan drugs
B. drugs with color additives
C. health-care or medical devices
D. all of the above
Answer: C. health-care or medical devices
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Which of the following is true regarding therapeutic communication?
A) The focus is on the client. B) It is planned by the client. C) The goal is expression of the nurse's feelings. D) It does not encompass values and beliefs.
The licensed practical/vocational nurse was caring for a client in a nursing home who has end-stage cancer and recently had a debilitating stroke (brain attack). On several occasions, nurses reported the client stated he wished he was dead
One night the client arrested. The client was a full code. When the licensed practical/vocational nurse found him, she called a code blue. The staff took their time to respond and even longer to call "911." Which exemplifies the third step in the process of ethical decision making for this situation? A) A client is at the end of his life and has verbalized that he wished he was dead. B) Is a slow code acceptable when the client stated he wished he was dead, or should he have made the choice known and secured an order for "do not resuscitate," and since he did not, the nurses are bound to resuscitate quickly? C) Facts: the client has end-stage cancer and a debilitating stroke decreasing quality of life. Hearsay: In several occasions the client has stated he wished he was dead. Rumors: The man deserves to join his wife in heaven; he has no family left. Emotional components: The nurses feel they would want to not be resuscitated if they were in the client's shoes. D) Action A: Slow code and call "911" late into the code—client dies; nurses feel guilty because of legal/ethical obligations. Action B: Perform the code quickly and client may live—no change in quality of life; may have ability to secure a "do not resuscitate" order in future. Action C: Perform the code quickly and client may die—client ends poor quality of life.
A pt is receiving oxygen therapy through a nonrebreather mask. What is the correct nursing intervention?
a. maintain liter flow so that the reservoir bag is up to 1/2 full b. maintain 60-70% Fio2 at 6-11l/min c. ensure that valves and rubber flaps are patent, functional, and not stuck d. assess for effectiveness and switch to partial rebreather mask for more precise Fio2
Which chemicals are used in the sterilization process because they are capable of killing bacteria?
A. soaps B. aseptics C. disinfectants D. detergents