Consent for invasive procedures, including emergency surgery, is obtained from the patient if he or she is able, or from _____________________, according to hospital policy
A. another person C. the parents
B. responsible individuals D. none of the above
ANS: B
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________ are used to treat pyelonephritis. If pyelonephritis is left untreated, scarring may result and could cause permanent kidney damage
a. Radiation sources b. Vitamins and minerals c. Antibiotics d. Radiologic isotopes
Sometimes, prn is written on a prescription. It means ________.
A. patient registration needed B. prescription can be refilled as needed C. physician's report is necessary D. patient's registered nurse
Pattern recognition can be prone to what is called ________ where inadequate consideration is given to other possibilities
A) rules of thumb B) pitfalls in clinical reasoning C) premature diagnostic closure D) psych-out error
Pressure tanks are usually kept approximately ______ full of water and ______ full of pressurized air
a. one-half; one-half b. one-third; two-thirds c. two-thirds; one-third d. three-quarters; one-quarter