A nurse who works in a large long-term care facility is committed to providing sound, evidence-based nursing care. Which of the following sources provides the legal framework for the nurse's role?
A) The norms and accepted practices of the nursing profession
B) The Nurse Practice Act in the state where the nurse practices
C) Legal precedents in the local jurisdiction
D) Parameters described by the National League for Nursing (NLN)
B
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Which of the following would the nurse emphasize when teaching the client and family about measures to prevent reinfection and the transmission of a parasitic infection to others? Select all that apply
A) Wash hands thoroughly before preparing or eating food. B) Disinfect toilets daily. C) Bathe daily. D) Disinfect the bathtub or shower stall immediately after bathing. E) Avoid putting fingers in the mouth or biting fingernails.
The nurse takes a blood pressure with the 65-year-old patient lying down and then again with the patient standing, with the resultant readings of 152/92 and 130/62. The nurse should record:
1. normal blood pressure for age. 2. orthostatic hypotension. 3. age-related hypertension. 4. exertional hypertension.
How are pathogenic microorganisms different from opportunistic microorganisms?
A. Pathogenic microorganisms are viruses and opportunistic microorganisms are bacteria. B. Pathogenic microorganisms are invasive and opportunistic microorganisms live on body surfaces. C. Pathogenic microorganisms are responsible for life-threatening illnesses that must be treated and opportunistic microorganisms are responsible for diseases that re-solve spontaneously. D. Pathogenic microorganisms cause symptomatic disease upon exposure in people who are immunocompetent as well in those who are immunodeficient, whereas opportunistic organisms only cause symptomatic disease in people who are im-munodeficient.
A fraction or ratio made of two quantities that are equal to each other but expressed in different units is called a(n) ________ factor.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).