When removing sterile gloves, you should
A) begin by de-gloving your non-dominant hand.
B) keep the gloves right-side out as you remove them.
C) put the fingers of your ungloved hand inside the cuff of the gloved hand.
D) wash your gloved hands before removing the gloves.
C
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A) The first drugs used to treat infections date back to the 17th century. B) Fluoroquinolones interfere with the growth and development of the bacteria cell wall. C) Selective toxicity determines the appropriate drug dosage needed. D) Penicillin interferes with synthesis of the bacteria cell wall.
Acute episodes of illness can create problems for insulin-dependent diabetics. During these periods of acute illness, what should insulin-dependent diabetics do?
A) Insulin-dependent diabetics should not take insulin. B) Insulin-dependent diabetics should not eat. C) Insulin-dependent diabetics should use regular sweetened carbonated beverages, gelatin, ice cream, and popsicles to consume the exact amount of carbohydrate normally allowed. D) Insulin-dependent diabetics should use regular sweetened carbonated beverages, gelatin, ice cream, and popsicles to consume between 45 and 50 g of carbohydrates every 3 to 4 hours.
The nurse is preparing new parents for discharge with their newborn. The father asks the nurse why the baby's head is so pointed and puffy-looking. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "His head is molded from fitting through the birth canal. It will become more round." 2. "We refer to that as 'cone head,' which is a temporary condition that goes away." 3. "It might mean that your baby sustained brain damage during birth, and could have delays." 4. "I think he looks just like you. Your head is much the same shape as your baby's."
Kerry, a 30-year-old G3 TPAL 0110 woman presents to the labor unit triage with complaints of lower abdominal cramping and urinary frequency at 30 weeks' gestation. An appropriate nursing action would be to (select all that apply):
a. Assess the fetal heart rate b. Obtain urine for culture and sensitivity c. Assess Kerry's blood pressure and pulse d. Palpate Kerry's abdomen for contractions