When a nurse identifies a child who may be abused, or receives information from a teacher that a child may have been abused, the nurse must
1. Call the police immediately to take the child to a safe place
2. Contact the parents and ask about it
3. Contact the legal authorities as well as the school's principal
4. Examine the child to see if the abuse really occurred
ANS: 3
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A six-year-old recently diagnosed with asthma also has a peanut allergy
The nurse instructs the family not only to avoid peanuts, but also to check food label ingredients carefully for peanut products and to make sure dishes and utensils are adequately washed prior to food preparation. The mother asks why this is specific for her child. The nurse should reply that in comparison with other children, this child has a higher risk for: 1. Urticaria. 2. Anaphylaxis. 3. Diarrhea. 4. Headache.
It is important to examine the infant's anterior fontanel when the child is:
A. Lying supine B. Relaxed and sitting up C. Lying prone D. Standing with assistance
A patient was admitted involuntarily. What assumption can the nurse make about the patient?
a. The patient may leave the unit whenever he or she chooses to do so. b. For the first 48 hours, the patient may be compelled to take prescribed medication. c. The patient has, through informed consent, agreed to accept treatment and participate fully in care planning. d. When admitted, the patient was an imminent danger to self or others or was deemed unable to provide for his or her own basic needs.
The American Nurses Association House of Delegates adopted the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements in 2001. Which of the following is included in this code?
1. The profession of nursing is responsible for making political statements and supporting nurse-friendly candidates for office. . 2. The nurse's primary focus is on acute bedside nursing, followed by community health care to promote seamless care. 3. The nurse owes duty primarily to the physician to strive to protect health, safety, and the rights of the patient. 4. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.