The alpha level that is interpreted by the nurse researcher as a highly statistically significant result is

A patient in the CCU is experiencing a cramping pain in the buttocks whenever she stands. The nurse also observes that the patient's nails on both hands are thick and her skin dry. The nurse recognizes this condition as which of the following?

A) Deep vein thrombosis B) Abdominal aortic aneurysm C) Peripheral arterial disease D) Thoracic aortic aneurysm

A nurse failed to monitor a patient's respiratory status after medicating the patient with a narcotic analgesic. The patient's respiratory status worsened, requiring intubation. The patient's family claimed the nurse committed malpractice. What must be present for the nurse to be held liable? (Select all that apply.)

a. A nurse-patient relationship exists. b. The nurse failed to perform in a reasonable manner. c. There was harm to the patient. d. The nurse was prudent in her performance. e. The nurse did not cause the patient harm. f. Duty does not exist.

Which of the following scenarios involves a student who may be susceptible to problems secondary to substance dependence? (Select all that apply.)

a. As soon as the student stepped outside the classroom, she lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply. b. The athlete was very proud of all the medals he had won in wrestling, even if he was worried about managing his anger outside of the gym. c. The car proceeded into the college parking lot, slowed, and stopped; the driver leaned out and vomited onto the street, then shut the door and proceeded into a parking space. d. The student had a splitting headache so took two aspirins out of the "care package" his mom had sent him over the holidays. e. The students met each night in a dorm room and proceeded to share several "herbal" cigarettes. f. The young woman in the student cafeteria ordered a third large cup of coffee and, hands shaking, continued to study for her examination.

The effects of intimate partner violence spill into the workplace and can affect employment productivity. What is an element of a domestic violence awareness program that addresses primary prevention of intimate partner violence against women?

A) Promote employee counseling and intervention. B) Implement domestic violence screening questions on preemployment and annual health examinations. C) Support a company policy with a statement that clearly demonstrates concern and commitment to employees who may be experiencing violence at home. D) Maintain a workplace environment in which all employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion, are treated with respect and dignity.