Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities. To collect an anaerobic specimen, the nurse uses a sterile:
a. cotton applicator.
b. culture tube.
c. syringe tip.
d. glass rod.
C
To collect an anaerobic specimen deep in a body cavity, the nurse uses a sterile syringe tip.
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a. 1 minute, if the rhythm is irregular. b. 15 seconds and then multiplied by 4, if the rhythm is regular. c. 2 full minutes to detect any variation in amplitude. d. 10 seconds and then multiplied by 6, if the patient has no history of cardiac abnormalities.
The nurse is caring for a client with a drain connected to a portable drainage suction device shaped like a grenade made of plastic. Which term will the nurse use when describing this system during end-of-shift report?
1. Closed wound drainage system 2. Hemovac 3. Jackson-Pratt 4. Reinfusion drain
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A) Placing the patient on protective isolation precautions B) Obtaining the patient's blood type and cross-match in anticipation of transfusion C) Providing the patient with supplementary oxygen by simple face mask D) Padding hard surfaces on the patient's bed to reduce the risk of injury
An aggressive client removes herself from an environment on the unit that is overstimulating. One beneficial approach for the nurse to use with this situation is:
A) Validation. B) Information. C) Reward. D) Commendation.