In which of the following places would violence most likely occur?
a. Public government buildings
b. Schools
c. Shopping malls
d. Workplaces
ANS: B
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A) Administer a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. B) Encourage fluids. C) Create a restful, dark, quiet environment. D) Put side rails up and place bed in low position.
The nurse is working in a day care center for infants with special needs where there recently has been an outbreak of viral conjunctivitis. Which instruction by the nurse to the staff is the best way to stop the spread of this infection?
1. Require all children with conjunctivitis to stay home until there is a reduction in drainage. 2. Require all children with an infection to be on otic antibiotics for at least 24 hours prior to returning to school. 3. Isolate all children with conjunctivitis in the same room away from those who are not infected. 4. Perform hand hygiene after providing personal care for all children.
What was the major impetus for more stringent delegation and supervision rules and regulations as they are applied today?
1. A return to primary care nursing 2. Renewed interest in the team nursing approach 3. A major nursing shortage 4. The introduction of multiple levels of professional staff members
A 3-year-old child woke up in the middle of the night with a croupy cough and inspiratory stridor. The parents bring the child to the emergency department, but by the time they arrive, the cough is gone, and the stridor has resolved
What can the nurse teach the parents with regard to this type of croup? a. A bath in tepid water can help resolve this type of croup. b. Tylenol can help to relieve the cough and stridor. c. A cool mist vaporizer at the bedside can help prevent this type of croup. d. Antibiotics need to be given to reduce the inflammation.