Values that are implicit in expectations of an institution, but not in writing, are termed:
a. formal values. c. integral values.
b. covert values. d. overt values.
B
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A pregnant woman at term who is being cared for in the CCU after a traumatic injury goes into labor. She is critically ill and somewhat unstable. What is the best nursing action to support this patient?
A) Assign a nurse to be her labor coach and stay with the patient. B) Contact the patient's planned labor coach to be with the patient. C) Sedate the patient so that the labor will not interfere with other care. D) Immediately prepare for an emergency cesarean section.
The nurse can identify scapegoating as occurring within a family when
a. the family members project the inadequacies of the family onto one particular family member. b. messages of hostility are sent by the identified patient to family members. c. the identified patient threatens separation to induce feelings of isolation and despair. d. family members use nonverbal techniques to disguise or qualify the meaning of verbal messages.
After receiving spinal anesthesia, the patient may not be able to move his legs for a period of time.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
MC The rationale for decontaminating victims prior to entering a health care facility is to
A. Eliminate the agent before it can be transmitted. B. Protect the first responders. C. Ensure safety of clients and staff in the facility. D. Protect the victims.