A program designed to decrease the infant mortality rate in the United States would probably make the greatest impact if it focused on which of the following?
A) Changing genetic traits
B) Reducing the number of home births
C) Increasing the education level of parents
D) Increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care
D
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Mr. V. has been admitted for exacerbation of his chronic heart failure (HF). When the nurse walks into his room, he is sitting on the edge of the bed, gasping for air, and his lips are dusty blue
Vital signs reveal heart rate of 112, respiratory rate of 36, and pulse oximeter reading of 81%. He starts coughing up frothy pink sputum. The priority intervention is to A) have medical supply department bring up suction equipment. B) apply oxygen via nasal cannula at 3 lpm. C) page the respiratory therapist to come give him a breathing treatment. D) call for emergency assistance utilizing hospital protocol.
The patient is immobile and has been repositioned in bed using a drawsheet. When finished, the patient is in a supported Fowler's position with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees. Also important for positioning this patient is to:
a. support his calves with pillows. b. place a large pillow behind his head to prevent extension. c. place a pillow behind his upper back. d. avoid using pillows if the patient does not have use of the hands and arms.
What is the main purpose of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)?
A) Provide accreditation of baccalaureate and higher degree programs B) Recognize those with superior ability and leadership potential, and those who have made important contributions to nursing C) Provide a forum for the legal regulatory bodies to act together in the regulation of nursing practice for the protection of the public D) Unite the interests of nursing with those of the community in support of excellence in nursing education
A nurse is caring for patients in an ambulatory facility. When caring for the patients, what does the nurse consider the greatest threat to good health?
A) Diet B) Exercise C) Medications D) Poverty