John is a 6-year-old child scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Preoperative teaching should be which of the following?
a. Directed at his parents because he is too young to understand
b. Adapted to his level of development so that he can understand
c. Done several days before the procedure so he will be prepared
d. Provide details about the actual procedures so he will know what to expect
Ans: b. Adapted to his level of development so that he can understand
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a. Engage in a windshield survey b. Establish a health department committee of community leaders willing to fill out periodic surveys related to various health issues in the community c. Live in the community for several years d. Review public health department records from up to 5 years ago
Which of the following is a key point relating to outcomes research?
a. Outcomes research programs are simplistic and may consist of one or two studies. b. Strategies must be developed in nursing to disseminate the findings from outcomes studies to the various constituencies needing the information. c. The goal of outcomes research is to examine the most productive way to provide patient care. d. The theory on which outcomes research is based was developed by Heidegger.
zWhich of the following are evidence summaries: (select all that apply.)
a. Literature reviews b. Systematic reviews c. Integrative reviews d. Single study reviews
The nurse prepares an oral medication of 11 mL
a. How many mL will be placed in the medicine cup? b. How many mL will be added with a syringe?