You are working in the ED when a client with possible toxic shock syndrome is admitted. Which prescribed intervention will you implement first?
a. Remove the client's tampon
b. Obtain blood specimens for culture
c. Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg.
d. Infuse nafcillin (Unipen) 1000 mg IV
Answer: a. Remove the client's tampon
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1. Cranial nerve III. 2. Cranial nerve V. 3. Cranial nerve VII. 4. Cranial nerve VI.
A 44-year-old Caucasian woman is being treated in an airport infirmary after she developed a painful, swollen leg during a transatlantic flight in economy class The woman is suspected of having deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is questioning the paramedics about why this might be the case, given that she has twice previously had similar experiences. Which of the following teaching points by the airport medical staff would be most appropriate?
A) "A lot of Caucasian people have a genetic mutation that causes platelets to stick to their blood vessel walls." B) "There is a genetic disorder that causes many Caucasians to form more clots in their blood vessels." C) "A lot of Caucasians have an inherited inability to dissolve clots that form in their bodies." D) "Your doctor might be able to tell you if you've inherited a predisposition to bleeding in your veins."
During a home visit, the nurse is asked by an older couple if vitamin and nutritional supplements can compensate for poor food intake. What should the nurse respond to this question?
A) "Supplements can be useful but avoid those that contain calcium.". B) "The risks of excess dosages mean that supplements are best avoided entirely.". C) "Supplements should be thought of as supplements, not replacements, so it's best not use them.". D) "Vitamin and nutrient supplements can be a useful short-term nutritional measure, but only if they don't interact with prescribed medications.".
Mildred Montag's major contribution to nursing is considered to be
a. encouraging minority women and men to enter nursing. b. establishing associate degree nursing programs. c. fighting for improved wages and recognition for nurses. d. paving the way for the military to use trained nurses.