The nurse is training nurses who will be working with children who have concerns with drugs and alcohol
Which type of person has a compulsive need to use a substance for its satisfying or pleasurable effects?
A) Withdrawal symptoms
B) Dependence
C) Tolerance
D) Substance abuse
Ans: D
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A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a dose of cefazolin and vitamins at this time. Hemodialysis for this client is also scheduled in 60 minutes. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Administer cefazolin since the level of the antibiotic must be maintained. b. Hold the vitamins but administer the cefazolin. c. Hold the cefazolin but administer the vitamins. d. Hold all medications since both cefazolin and vitamins are dialyzable.
A 5-year-old boy is being admitted to the hospital to have his tonsils removed. Which information should the nurse collect before this procedure?
a. Child's birth weight b. Age at which he crawled c. Whether the child has had the measles d. Child's reactions to previous hospitalizations
You (the nurse) are reviewing the educational packet provided to a patient about tubal ligation. What is an important fact you should point out? Choose all that apply
a. "It is highly unlikely that you will become pregnant after the procedure." b. "This is an effective form of 100% permanent sterilization. You won't be able to get pregnant." c. "Sterilization offers some form of protection against sexually transmitted infec-tions (STIs)." d. "Sterilization offers no protection against STIs." e. "Your menstrual cycle will greatly increase after your sterilization."
Which of the following objective assessment data does the nurse know to obtain before administering any opioid?
A) Pain level as stated by client B) Any nausea the client might be feeling C) Color of skin D) Respiratory rate