Why is it important to know and understand the medications a patient is taking?
a. For billing purposes
b. For documentation purposes
c. For safe medication administration
d. For testing purposes
Answer: c. For safe medication administration
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Many teens wait until the second or even third trimester to seek prenatal care. The nurse should understand that the reasons behind this delay include (select all that apply)
a. Lack of realization that they are pregnant b. Uncertainty as to where to go for care c. Continuing to deny the pregnancy d. A desire to gain control over their situation e. Wanting to hide the pregnancy as long as possible
Which of the following statements made by the client indicates understanding related to the informed consent provided for a surgical intervention for a recently diagnosed brain tumor?
A. "Benign brain tumors do not need to be treated." B. "I have the most devastating type of brain tumor—meningioma—and surgery is not appropriate." C. "A brain tumor and the surgery can cause increased pressure in my head, which can lead to more damage to brain tissue." D. "I developed this brain tumor from treatments for my head injury last year when I had my car crash."
Which of the following would an occupational and environmental health nurse need to keep in mind when selecting the field of nursing?
A) The workplace is very similar to a health care institution. B) The nurse focuses on health not workforce productivity. C) Production or service is a primary goal. D) The nurse functions in a supervisory position.
The sympathetic nervous system produces which neurotransmitter under times of stress?
A. prostaglandins B. acetylcholine C. epinephrine D. dopamine