Which of the following is not the nurse’s responsibility when working with controlled substances?
A. medication not administered during a patient’s stay can be used for another patient on the unit
B. the ability to administer controlled substances is determined by the Nurse Practice Act for the state in which the nurse is practicing
C. controlled substances on the unit should be monitored for potential abuse by the health care providers
D. nurses can only have controlled substances in their possession if they are administering them, are in control of a supply, or the drugs have been prescribed for their own use
A. medication not administered during a patient’s stay can be used for another patient on the unit
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The family and kinship patterns typical among Hispanic and Native American families include which characteristic?
a. They are reserved and repressed in their expressions of friendship. b. The family is usually patriarchal, with the female having only a minor role. c. Social activities are more often held with family rather than with friends. d. Female children are valued more than male children.
A diabetic comes to the clinic complaining of a vaginal discharge and being "sore" and having genital itiching. She is diagnosed with trichomoniasis. Because this patient is a diabetic she is at higher risk of also having what?
A) Dysuria B) Vulvitis C) Bartholin's cyst D) Candidiasis
The nurse is discussing with a child and family the various sites used for insulin injections. What site usually has the fastest rate of absorption?
a. Arm b. Leg c. Buttock d. Abdomen
The nurse describes hypnobirthing to a pregnant woman and her partner. Which of the following would the nurse include in the description?
A) Mind-focusing practices that include breath awareness and mindfulness B) Provision of support to the mother before, during, and after childbirth C) Teaching health promotion and illness prevention to expectant women D) Relaxation techniques to help decrease pain and emotional stress