After the patient takes a dose of an inhaled corticosteroid, such as fluticasone, what is the most imprtant action the patient should do next?
a. hold the breath for 60 secs
b. rinse out the mouth with water
c. follow the corticosteroid with a bronchodilator inhaler, if ordered
d. repeat the dose in 15 minutes if the patient feels short of breath
Answer: b. rinse out the mouth with water
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A nurse has an adequate understanding of traditional collective bargaining when making which of the following statements?
a. "The goal of traditional collective bar-gaining is to win something that is con-trolled by another.". b. "The goal of traditional collective bar-gaining is to win something that another person has worked for.". c. "The goal of traditional collective bar-gaining is to give all power to the nurse.". d. "The goal of traditional collective bar-gaining is to give all power to the organi-zation.".
The nurse manager notes that documentation in the medical record about a client's fall does not match the information identified on the occurrence report. What could be the potential outcome of this inconsistency?
1. A court case would not occur 2. Valuable information would be forgotten 3. Client's hospitalization could be prolonged 4. Termination of the nurse completing the occurrence form
The staff of a level-3 nursery is planning to implement developmental care strategies. Which intervention would relate directly to changes in the macro-environment?
a. Designating "time-out" so the infants can have prolonged periods of rest b. Covering nursery windows with opaque curtains c. Positioning infants in a side-lying or prone position that facilitates flexion d. Facilitating kangaroo care with the parents of the infant
An important part of fetal surveillance is assessment and documentation of the fetal heart rate during the first stage of labor. In the low-risk patient assessments for variability and periodic changes if using the fetal monitor should be done
a. Every 15-30 minutes b. Every 5-15 minutes c. Every 30-60 minutes d. Only before and after ambulation