The perinatal nurse explains to the new nurse that prescription medications are classified in pregnancy according to risk. A Category D medication is one that has:
A) No associated fetal risk and is safe to take in pregnancy
B) No associated fetal risk in animals although fetal risk in humans has not been identified
C) Evidence of adverse effects in animal fetuses and the fetal risk in humans has not been identified
D) Evidence of adverse effects and fetal risk in humans and the benefits and risks must be considered before prescribing to a pregnant woman
D
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A) Fetal hypoxia C) Down syndrome B) Open spinal defects D) Maternal hypertension
What provisions for nursing service are part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) as it pertains to long-term care facilities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Resident assessments b. Annual screenings c. Minimum staffing d. Ensuring resident rights e. Registered nurse educational requirements
A nurse is called into work to perform triage in the aftermath of an earthquake. Which of the following are the expected responsibilities of this nurse?
A) Set up and monitor IV lines. B) Prepare the emergency room for multiple victims. C) Screen victims to prioritize treatment. D) Check available blood products and assist with transfusions.
The patient who had abdominal surgery this morning refuses the opioid pain medication for fear of addiction. How should the nurse respond?
a. "Opioids are addictive, whereas nonste-roidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not." b. "Addiction is mainly a matter of attitude." c. "Fewer than 3% of people become ad-dicted to drugs used for pain relief." d. "Although addiction does occur, it is quickly reversed."