The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 established regulations for the education and certification of which health-care worker?
A) Nurse aide (NA)
B) NAP
C) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
D) RN
Answer: A) Nurse aide (NA)
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The children of an older male adult feel he is too old to drive a car. Which assessment in-formation about the man warrants further investigation by the nurse to determine his fit-ness to drive a car safely? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Increased rate of tripping on curbs b. Increased frequency of getting lost c. Multiple bruises on lower extremities d. Restricts reading to a well-lit sunroom e. Socializes with a partners bridge group f. Cooks gourmet meals for entertainment
Which group composes the primary membership in the American Nurses Association?
a. Schools of nursing b. Health-care facilities such as hospitals c. Individual nurses d. State nursing organizations
A nurse prepares to administer a scheduled dose of verapamil prescribed for a patient with atrial flutter. The nurse records a heart rate of 92 and a blood pressure reading of 110/76 . In light of these findings, the nurse should:
a. administer the dose as prescribed. b. withhold the drug and notify the physician. c. recheck the vital signs in 30 minutes and then administer the dose. d. administer IV calcium gluconate.
A patient is recovering from a sigmoidoscopy with removal of a benign polyp. What should the nurse include in this patient's discharge instructions?
1. Contact the primary healthcare provider if experiencing large amounts of flatus. 2. Avoid heavy lifting for 2 weeks after procedure. 3. Report abdominal pain, fever, or chills. 4. Beginning the evening after the procedure, eat foods high in fiber.