A patient with a history of valvular heart disease requires a routine colonoscopy. The nurse notifies the health care provider to obtain a patient prescription for which type of medication?
a. Anticoagulants
b. Antihypertensives
c. Antibiotics
d. Antianginals
Answer: a. Anticoagulants
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Which of the following societal beliefs influenced nursing in the 19th century?
1. The nurse's place is in the home. 2. The nurse is performing a domestic service. 3. The respectable woman does not have a career. 4. The nurse is the physician's handmaiden.
The nurse has instructed an older patient on ways to prevent the development of pneumonia. Which patient statement indicates further instruction is needed?
1. "I will get the influenza vaccine every year." 2. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine every fall." 3. "I can't get the influenza vaccine due to my allergy to eggs." 4. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine as soon as I recover from this pneumonia."
A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LP/VN) enters a client's room, finding the bed in high position, both top-side rails down (which violate facility policy) and the call light within reach
There is a puddle of spilt bath water on the floor by the bed. The nurse recognizes that the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) stepped out of the room during the bath to gather some linen she forgot. Which action is the priority? A) Return the bed to low position and place top-side rails up B) Wipe up the spilled water C) Discuss the situation with the UAP D) Write an incident report
While you were washing dishes last night, a glass broke and nicked your hand. When you care for patients, you should
A) wear gloves. B) apply hand lotion frequently. C) use plenty of alcohol gel. D) avoid getting the injury wet.