Which of the following is an example of whistleblowing? Select all that apply
a. Reporting fraudulent billing practices
b. Reporting patient's health status against the patient's wishes
c. Reporting unsafe work practices
d. Reporting a coworker for working under the influence of drugs
ANS: A, C, D
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A) Increased ability to concentrate urine B) Increased bladder capacity C) Urinary incontinence D) Decreased glomerular filtration rate
The school nurse is giving a presentation on preventing spinal cord injuries (SCI). What should the nurse identify as prominent risk factors for SCI? Select all that apply
A) Young age B) Frequent travel C) African American race D) Male gender E) Alcohol or drug use
A client with secondary polycythemia being seen in the clinic informs the nurse he will be taking a long flight overseas in the near future. The nurse reminds the client:
A) to be sure to wear support stockings during the flight. B) that he will need supplemental oxygen when at a higher altitude. C) that he should start taking an antibiotic 1 week before leaving. D) to restrict intake of high-protein foods the day of the flight.
A nurse transcribes a new prescription for potassium penicillin G given intravenously (IV) q 8 h and gentamicin IV q 12 h. Which plan is the best schedule for administering these drugs?
a. Give the penicillin at 0800, 1600, and 2400; give the gentamicin (Garamycin) at 1800 and 0600. b. Give the penicillin at 0800, 1600, and 2400; give the gentamicin (Garamycin) at 1200 and 2400. c. Give the penicillin at 0600, 1400, and 2200; give the gentamicin (Garamycin) at 0600 and 1800. d. Give the penicillin every 8 hours; give the gentamicin (Garamycin) simultaneously with two of the penicillin doses.