What disease or condition causes the most cases of cirrhosis?
a. hemochromatosis c. hepatotoxic sub-stances
b. alcohol abuse d. hepatitis C
D
Hepatitis C causes the most cases of cirrhosis followed by alcohol abuse. Cirrhosis is most commonly seen in the middle-aged population and is the fourth leading cause of death in the population that is 35 to 55 years old.
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Directions: Calculate the dosages, use labels where provided, and shade in the dosages on the syringe where provided. Round answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Heparin 4,400 units subcut daily Available:
a. What type of syringe would you use? _______________ b. How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL c. Shade in the dosage on the syringe.
The nurses are preparing the healthcare facility for clients injured in an explosion. While understanding the characteristics of explosives, what would be the focus of the facility?
A) Preparing the operating room B) Arranging a temporary morgue C) Mobilizing supplies to the emergency department D) Contacting law enforcement for crowd control
A mother asks the nurse, "When should I begin to clean my baby's teeth?" What is the best response for the nurse to make?
a. "You can begin when all her baby teeth are in." b. "You can easily begin now. Just put some toothpaste on a gauze pad to clean the teeth." c. "I don't think you have to worry about that until she can handle a toothbrush." d. "You can begin as soon as your child has a tooth. The easiest way is to take cotton swabs or a face cloth and just wipe the teeth. Toothpaste is not necessary."
Which action is appropriate when the nurse is assessing breath sounds of an 18-month-old crying child?
a. Ask the parent to quiet the child so the nurse can listen. b. Auscultate breath sounds and chart that the child was crying. c. Encourage the child to play with the stethoscope to distract and to calm down before auscultating. d. Document that data are not available because of noncompliance.