Which of the following serves to protect the public by ensuring the purity of a drug and its contents?
A) American Pharmaceutical Association
B) United States Adopted Names Council
C) Nursing drug guides
D) Federal legislation
D
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In assessing for an S4 heart sound with a stethoscope, the nurse would listen with the:
a. Bell of the stethoscope at the base with the patient leaning forward. b. Bell of the stethoscope at the apex with the patient in the left lateral position. c. Diaphragm of the stethoscope in the aortic area with the patient sitting. d. Diaphragm of the stethoscope in the pulmonic area with the patient supine.
A patient asks if rectal suppositories can be used to assist with constipation problems with his colostomy. What should the nurse clarify regarding suppositories?
a. They can be used in double-barreled co-lostomies. b. They can be used in a stoma. c. They should not ever be used in a co-lostomy. d. They will not penetrate well enough to relieve constipation.
A nursing student is preparing a program to review health concerns for seniors. Which statement should the student include in the presentation?
1. "Heart disease is the leading cause of death for senior citizens." 2. "Decreases have been shown in the rate of Alzheimer's disease." 3. "The rate of heart-disease death for senior citizens is steadily increasing." 4. "Cancer is currently steady within the senior citizen population."
A woman with a multiple-fetus pregnancy asks, "What are the chances of having an uncomplicated pregnancy?" The nurse's best response is that:
1. The perinatal mortality rate for monoamniotic siblings is 50%. 2. Twins are less likely to have complications than are singleton births. 3. Primiparous women pregnant with twins are less likely to develop complications. 4. Spontaneous abortion is more common with twins.