You know that Mr. Sanchez has congestive heart failure, which is not infectious. Which of the following statements is true?
A) Special precautions are not necessary in the care of this patient.
B) Good handwashing and contact precautions are required.
C) Wear a gown and gloves when you are within three feet of the patient.
D) Apply the principles of standard precautions when necessary.
D
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A 62-year-old patient is seen in the emergency department with an epistaxis. When a patient has an epistaxis, the correct nursing interventions would be
a. place the patient in Fowler's position with the head forward. b. place the patient in low-Fowler's position with the head hyperextended. c. compress the nostrils tightly below the bone and hold for 1 minute. d. place hot compresses over the nose.
The population that is increasingly using critical care units and needing specialized nursing care is the population of
a. elderly. b. middle-age adults. c. underserved pregnant women. d. uninsured.
The school nurse is teaching a group of adolescent females which measures to take to prevent genital tract infections. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use condoms. b. Douche once a week. c. Avoid tight-fitting clothing. d. Limit exposure to bubble baths. e. Avoid colored and scented toilet tissue.
The nursing diagnosis rape trauma syndrome applies to a rape victim in the emergency department. Which outcome should occur before the patient's discharge?
a. Patient states, "I feel safe and entirely relaxed." b. Memory of the rape is less vivid and frightening. c. Physical symptoms of pain and discomfort are no longer present. d. Patient agrees to keep a follow-up appointment with the rape victim advocate.