Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
b. American Heart Association
c. American Nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
A
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The American Nurses Association supports all nurses. The Society of Critical Care Medicine represents the multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist.
You might also like to view...
An African American male was addicted to drugs, received treatment, and now needs to resist abusing drugs again. Which of the following barriers exist for this individual? (Select all that apply.)
a. Being arrested when caught rather than receiving treatment b. Difficulty obtaining employment c. Easy access to illegal drugs in the community d. Economic rewards for selling or distributing drugs to others e. Family demands, including children being physically active and noisy f. Pressure from drug-using friends to join them in social events
The nurse is caring for a patient with a mood disorder who has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit for postoperative care. Which actions are appropriate therapeutic strategies for use with a patient with a mood disorder? Select all that apply
1. Offering a variety of choices in order to keep communication open 2. Keeping communication simple by offering limited choices 3. Reminding patients of delusional material when symptoms have resolved 4. Questioning the patient's belief system when it conflicts with the nurse's 5. Not reminding patients of inappropriate behaviors when in an altered state of mental health
The correct metric notation for five and forty-five thousandths liter is
A. 5.45 L B. 5.045 l C. 54.5 l D. 5.045 L
During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient sees a practitioner who is balancing the patient's qi and vital energy. Which type of medicine should the nurse document that the patient is using?
a. Ayurvedic medicine b. Naturopathic medicine c. American Indian medicine d. Traditional Chinese medicine