Which task is most likely to be delegated to a certified nurse's assistant (CNA)?
a. Updating a nursing care plan
b. Developing a teaching plan
c. Weighing a patient
d. Evaluating pain medication responses
C
Unlicensed persons may weigh a patient when directed to do so.
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The nurse should emphasize the fact that successful prevention of pregnancy depends primarily on the patient's A) current health status. B) vigilant adherence to the drug regimen. C) knowledge of sexual health. D) risk factors for adverse effects.
An individual has come into contact with a coworker who has influenza the person is now in the incubation stage of infection. What is true of this stage of infection?
A) The person is likely experiencing vague, nonspecific effects of influenza. B) The person's immune system has successfully destroying the influenza viruses. C) The person is currently not experiencing symptoms of the flu. D) Viral levels in the person's blood are at a peak.
Which of the following medications can lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency? Select all that apply
a. Methotrexate d. Aldosterone b. Penicillin e. Digoxin c. Melfamin f. Proton pump inhibitors
A nurse is conducting a basic life support (BLS) recertification class and is discussing automated external defibrillation (AED) when a member of the class asks the nurse to identify the correct location for the placement of conductive gel pads to
treat ventricular fibrillation. The nurse cor-rectly responds with: 1. Bilaterally, under the right-sided and left-sided clavicles 2. Parallel, between the umbilicus and the left-sided nipple 3. Centered on the upper and lower halves of the sternum 4. Under the right-sided clavicle and to the left of the nipple in the midaxillary line