A child has a burn injury. What does the healthcare provider assess for when determining the child’s chance of surviving?
a. Immunosuppression
b. Hypermetabolism
c. Inhalation injury
d. Hypertrophic scarring
Answer: c. Inhalation injury
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A community health nurse is faced with an ethical dilemma. Which question should the nurse ask first when deciding how to resolve the dilemma?
A) "What ethical principles should be given priority?" B) "What are the client's rights and duties?" C) "What are some alternative courses of action?" D) "What are the ethical principles involved here?"
A patient is receiving the ocular drug cromolyn (Crolom). Which of the following conditions would the health care provider expect to see in this patient's medical history?
a. Glaucoma b. Cataracts c. Detachment of the retina d. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
While conducting a research study, the researcher creates a table of new health data based on patient responses. Which action by the researcher is correct?
1. Asking the patients' nurses if the data appears to be correct and then document it was validated 2. Validating the data with laboratory results in the patients' medical records that are not part of the study 3. Gaining permission from the patients to use the data and discussing who will receive it 4. Sharing the data with the patients' health care providers to improve care
The nurse prepares patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for a postoperative patient in the postanesthesia recovery unit (PACU)
To rule out contraindications to therapy, which should the nurse assess before the patient receives PCA?(Select all that apply.) a. Consider patient cognitive level. b. Evaluate patient communication. c. Confirm two separate intravenous (IV) infusions. d. Determine patient physical ability. e. Assess for history of constipation. f. Verify patient medication allergies.