What is the outer layer of skin called?
A) Dermis
B) Epidermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Ectodermis
B
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During a nurse's assessment of a clinic patient, the patient asks if it is important to read OTC medication instructions. Which represents the nurse's best answer?
a. "It's all right if you don't read the instructions, because the drugs are safer." b. "Chemicals in the product might pose a risk." c. "There isn't much for you to read on these OTC product labels." d. "Reading isn't important if the product is purchased from a pharmacy."
Primary crisis intervention is potentially used by the nurse when
a. teaching a student nurse stress reduction techniques. b. assessing the coping strategies used by a client who attempted suicide. c. providing a postdischarge referral of a client with schizophrenia to a day hospital. d. obtaining an order for suicide precautions for a depressed client.
A newborn delivered via cesarean birth at 32 weeks to a mother who experienced placenta previa has a low pulse rate, low blood pressure, and a capillary filling time of 3.6 seconds. Which interventions are indicated for the care of this newborn? Select all that apply
1. Start the infant on phototherapy. 2. Start the infant on iron supplements. 3. Have isotonic saline ready for transfusion. 4. Draw several vials of blood for laboratory testing. 5. Monitor the infant's cardiac and respiratory status. 6. Have O-negative packed red cells ready for a transfusion.
A patient is seen by a primary care NP to evaluate a rash. The NP notes three ring-shaped lesions with elevated, erythematous borders and two smaller, scaly patches on the patient's abdomen
The patient has not used any over-the-counter medications on the rash. The NP should prescribe: a. terbinafine (Lamisil). b. oxiconazole (Oxistat). c. ketoconazole (Nizoral). d. miconazole (Lotrimin AF).