Which of the following are areas that are generally restricted within a hospital to reduce the introduction of pathogens? Select all that apply
1. Cardiology unit
2. Radiology unit
3. Neonatal unit
4. Intensive care unit
5. Surgical suite
ANS: 3, 4, 5
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The nurse evaluates the lab reports for the patients on the unit, and recognizes the report requiring the most immediate attention is for the patient with RBCs, _____ mil/mm3; WBCs, _____ mil/mm3; and Hb, _____ g/dL
a. 4.2; 4500; 9.1 b. 5.9; 4500; 12.7 c. 6.0; 6000; 13.2 d. 7.6; 8000; 18.0
A school-age child is placed in contact precautions for a communicable disease. Which observation indicates that teaching about these precautions has been effective?
A) Family members sitting on the patient's bed B) Father applies a face mask before entering the child's room C) Mother applies a gown and gloves before entering the child's room D) Younger brother applies a face mask, gown, gloves, and face shield before entering the room
In the 6-step ethical decision-making process, step 3 is examining the dilemma for the ethical principles involved. Which of the following questions deals with the principle of autonomy?
1. What is the overall good to be accomplished? 2. With whom must the final decision be made, and is that person competent or empowered to make decisions? 3. Have the principal decision-makers been given all necessary information? 4. Will the consequences of actions be those that are intended?
The history of school nursing can be traced back to 1902, when Lillian Wald was working in a New York City public school. She viewed school nursing services as a way to decrease which problem?
A) Nutrition deficiencies B) Dental cavities C) Excessive absenteeism D) Seasonal allergies