A charge nurse (nurse manager for the unit) is working in a skilled nursing facility
(SNF). What is the duty of the charge nurse?
A) Assist manager in establishing training protocols for staff nurses
B) Have 24-hour responsibility for the unit
C) Consult the physician before taking necessary actions during emergencies
D) Teach staff members how to check the crash carts
B
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a. a low-fat diet. b. weight loss. c. not smoking. d. keeping extremities warm.
The client asks the nurse "What is the most common cause of cataracts?" The BEST response by the nurse would be:
a. "Cataracts occur as a result of aging." b. "Cataracts occur as a result of congenital defects." c. "Cataracts occur as a result of systemic diseases characterized by metabolic problems." d. "Cataracts occur as a result of uveitis."
Along with gas exchange and nutrient transfer, the placenta produces many hormones necessary for normal pregnancy. These include (select all that apply)
a. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) b. Insulin c. Estrogen d. Progesterone e. Testosterone
The nurse warns a group of college students that atherosclerotic plaque begins to occur after the age of:
a. 18. b. 20. c. 25. d. 30.