When fitting a blood pressure cuff to a patient's arm, the cuff should be at least _______ of the circumference of the patient's arm
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
D
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Researchers study organizational climate in order to examine how the work environment influences behaviors. Which of the following characteristics are utilized to study climate (select all that apply)?
a. Supervisor support b. Unit staffing and its effect on incident reporting c. Autonomy d. Peer cohesion e. Rewards and recognition
Who may act as a witness for an informed consent?
a. the unit secretary c. the nurse b. a pharmacist d. all of the above
When the nurse detects a hydrocele on a newborn, the nurse will talk with the caregivers and get them to:
a. sign the surgical permit after a full explanation of the surgical procedure b. express their feelings about this abnormality in their newborn son c. decide on a specialist to correct this deformity in their newborn d. reassure them that this usually disappears within the first year of life
The public health clinic was going to have its once-a-month dental clinic in the small community with a visiting volunteer dentist from the "big city." What would be the most important task in preparation for this clinic?
A. Plan to be there that day to assist with client flow. B. Scrub the dental clinic from top to bottom and sterilize all the dental equipment. C. Tell everyone to please make an appointment to decrease waiting time. D. Use every means possible to let the community know the date of the dental clinic.