The drug thalidomide is currently used to treat
A. Hansen's disease (formerly known as leprosy)
2 B. neurological tremors
C. morning sickness in pregnant women
D. insomnia
Answer: A. Hansen's disease (formerly known as leprosy)
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A) Neurological diseases B) Liver failure C) Endocrine disorders D) Heart disease
The nurse holds national certification as a wound care specialist and works in a small, rural hospital. What standard of skill and care applies to this nurse's practice?
1. It should be equal to that of any other wound care specialist in the nation. 2. It should be equal to the practice of a wound care specialist working in the largest facility in the state. 3. It should be the same as that of any nurse who provides wound care. 4. It should be the same as that of an average nurse who also holds national wound care certification.
Which data should alert the nurse caring for an SGA infant that additional calories may be needed?
a. The latest hematocrit was 53%. b. The infant's weight gain is 40 g/day. c. The infant is taking 120 mL/kg every 24 hours. d. Three successive temperature measurements were 97°, 96°, and 97° F.
People can improve their leadership skills by incorporating which of the following abilities, which will assist them in leading more effectively?
A. Keeping the milieu very competitive among all levels of workers B. Maintaining the status quo C. People skills and personal survival skills D. Gaining knowledge regarding how to stop change