As a student nurse on the medical unit, a nurse tells you that 'as a registered nurse, you will always have a job.' You recognize that this is:
a. True, since the shortage of nurses is projected to continue
b. A common myth/misconception believed by many nurses
c. True, because of the growing older population many of whom require nursing care for chronic illnesses
d. A and C
B
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Arrange in sequence the path of the blood through the coronary circulation. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D)
a. Right atrium b. Pulmonary artery c. Tricuspid valve d. Right ventricle e. Superior and inferior vena cava f. Pulmonary vein g. Left atrium h. Mitral valve i. Left ventricle j. Lungs
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of platelets to an adult patient. When administering this blood product, which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
A) Administer the platelets as rapidly as the patient can tolerate. B) Establish IV access as soon as the platelets arrive from the blood bank. C) Ensure that the patient has a patent central venous catheter. D) Aspirate 10 to 15 mL of blood from the patient's IV immediately following the transfusion.
The nurse is researching information on disease prevalence in Brazil and Canada. Which organization should the nurse contact for specific information about these countries?
1. AFRO 2. EURO 3. PAHO 4. EMRO
An adult patient, reporting for an annual examination, has a history of fibrocystic disease and has large, pendulous breasts. Which position is best for inspecting the patient's breasts?
1) Lying supine with arms over her head 2) Sitting, arms on hip 3) Leaning forward with arms outstretched 4) Lying supine with arms at side