What is the preferred treatment for phlebitis?
a. Dry heat
b. Ice packs
c. Warm, moist packs
d. Massage and elevation
Answer: c. Warm, moist packs
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A) Electroconvulsive therapy B) Seclusion therapy C) Hypnosis D) Creative art processes E) Cognitive techniques
Ms. Jones, RN, is the night charge nurse on your unit. She has come to work obviously drunk. What would your legal obligations be as a professional nurse?
a. Ignore her condition out of professional etiquette. b. Have a second person validate your ob-servation. c. Give her several cups of strong coffee to sober her up. d. Have her "sleep it off" in an empty room and cover for her.
To prevent ulcers on the feet requires special attention and knowledge. Which of the following is NOT part of proper foot care?
A) Wash a patient's feet daily with mild soap and water B) Rinse feet well and keep them dry C) Apply lotion to the area between a patient's toes D) Use pillows to dangle heels
An instructor is preparing a class for a group of students about communities. Which of the following would the instructor use as an example of a geopolitical community? Select all that apply
A) States B) School districts C) Alzheimer's association D) State student nurse organization E) Census tract