The nurse is preparing to administer a barbiturate. Which conditions or disorders would be a contraindication to the use of these drugs?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Gout
b. Pregnancy
c. Epilepsy
d. Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
e. Severe liver disease
f. Diabetes mellitus
ANS: B, D, E
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An experienced nurse is describing the characteristics of a therapeutic one-to-one relationship to a nursing student. Which of the following is the most accurate description?
1. The relationship between the nurse and client is reciprocal. 2. The nursing process is the cornerstone of the relationship. 3. The essential feature of the relationship is a therapeutic alliance. 4. The nurse must meet the client's needs throughout the relationship.
Traditionally, nurses have been involved with tertiary prevention with their cancer patients. However, emphasis is also placed on both primary and secondary prevention. What would be an example of primary prevention?
A) Yearly Papanicolaou tests B) Testicular self-examination C) Teaching patients to wear sunscreen D) Screening mammogram
Which statement regarding human DNA sequences is accurate?
1. Only 2% of human DNA is different among the different ethnicities. 2. Due to enzyme polymorphism, Hispanics are less likely to metabolize codeine to morphine. 3. Even though human genetic differences are small, significant differences can be seen with drug metabolism. 4. Asian Americans are the ethnic group known to be slow acetylators.
The rural hospital has experienced a very small patient census over the last two months
Salary costs for this period have been over budget, and the nurse manager announces that all nurses will be required to rotate taking unpaid furlough days until the census improves. Which type of leadership does this manager exemplify? 1. Impoverished leadership 2. Country club leadership 3. Authority-obedience leadership 4. Team leadership