Nurses work under the nursing practice act within their state of employment. The nurse should be aware that this represents which type of law?
a. administrative c. criminal
b. constitutional d. statutory
D
Statutory law, which is enacted by legislative bodies, includes the establishment of nursing practice acts in each state.
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a. toddler c. school-age b. preschool d. adolescent
Which does the nurse instruct the client to expect during an electrocardiogram?
1. Mild, transient chest pain 2. Environmental distractions 3. Rubber straps on electrodes 4. Antibacterial skin preparation
A client is taking oral contraceptives. The nurse instructs her to use another form of birth control when she takes which prescribed medications?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Ampicillin 2. Tetracycline 3. Warfarin 4. Insulin 5. Theophylline
What is the name for a provision of health care in an organized system to subscribing members in a geographical area with an agreed-on set of basic and preventive supplemental health maintenance and treatment services for a fixed, prepaid charge?
A) Preferred provider organizations (PPOs) B) A traditional third-party payer indemnity plan C) A health maintenance organization (HMO) D) Diagnostic-related groupings (DRGs)