Raheem is working as a medical assistant. He is required to sterilize prepackaged laboratory equipment. Which of the following chemicals should Raheem use?
A. Ethyl alcohol
B. Sodium hypochlorite
C. Povidone-iodine
D. Ethylene oxide
Answer: D
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A) Use glycerin suppositories on a regular basis. B) Limit physical activity in order to promote bowel peristalsis. C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods. D) Resist the urge to defecate until the urge becomes intense.
A patient has a free T4 level of 0.6 ng/dL and a free T3 of 220 pg/dL. The patient asks the nurse what these laboratory values mean. How will the nurse respond?
a. "These laboratory values indicate that you may have Graves' disease." b. "These results suggest you may have hyperthyroidism." c. "We will need to obtain a total T4 and a total T3 to tell for sure." d. "We will need to obtain a TSH level to better evaluate your diagnosis."
What common problem is related to outcome identification and planning?
A) Failing to involve the client in the planning process B) Collecting sufficient data to establish a database C) Stating specific and measurable outcomes based on nursing diagnoses D) Writing nursing orders that are clear and resolve the problem
The baseline international normalized ratio (INR) of a client started on warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation was 1.2. The nurse notes that the INR value is 2.5 prior to administration of the next dose of medication
Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. Administer the antidote and observe for bleeding. 2. Notify the health care provider so that the dose can be increased. 3. Administer the medication as ordered. 4. Hold medication and contact the health care provider.