A child needs to have an intravenous access line inserted in the scalp. The child is fearful and actively thrashing around. What type of restraint would be most appropriate?
a. Mummy c. Jacket
b. Elbow d. Hand
ANS: A
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The new graduate LPN is taking a job in a local clinic. How can the nurse discover group norms in the new job?
1. Observing the behavior of the group 2. Ask the human resources department 3. Perform an Internet search for clinic group norms 4. Read the policy and procedure manual
After teaching a class about family and domestic violence directed toward children as a community health problem, which of the following if stated by the class indicates to the instructor that the teaching was effective?
A) Family violence is new and occurs as a result of our fast-paced technological society. B) Family violence has occurred in most countries for centuries as children have been thought of as the property of their parents. C) Family violence occurs mostly in the urbanized areas of the United States mostly in the urbanized areas where exposure to crime is more prevalent. D) Family violence is decreasing in industrialized countries in the world as a result of more public awareness.
The high-pressure alarm on a mechanical ventilator is sounding. What intervention should the nurse implement immediately?
A. Verify that all ventilator tubing is connected to the endotracheal tube B. Check for leaks in the tubing connecting the endotracheal tube to the ventilator C. Auscultate bilaterally for breath sounds then perform endotracheal suctioning D. Assess mental status for impact of sedation on respiratory depression
Prior to administering an oral medication to a patient, you must:
A. carefully assess the patient. B. take standard precautions. C. contact medical control to obtain authorization. D. determine the need for the medication.