Which violation of surgical asepsis would require immediate intervention by the circulating nurse?
1. Surgical supplies were cleaned and sterilized prior to the case
2. The circulating nurse is wearing a long-sleeved sterile gown
3. Masks covering the mouth and nose are being worn by the surgical team
4. The scrub nurse setting up the sterile field is wearing artificial nails
4. The scrub nurse setting up the sterile field is wearing artificial nails
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the problem. This course of action is called: a. risk control. b. threat management. c. violence assessment. d. total quality management.
Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in the male?
A) Testosterone B) Progesterone C) Growth-stimulating hormone D) Luteinizing hormone
A client has returned to the clinic for follow-up after being prescribed an adrenergic-blocking medication for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH.) Which assessment questions should the nurse ask?
A. "What color is your urine?" B. "Do you have any difficulty starting to urinate?" C. "Do you have the feeling that your bladder is full?" D. "When was your last bowel movement?" E. "Have you noticed being more hungry than usual?"
The Foley catheter is held in place by
A) tape. B) gravity. C) tubing. D) a balloon.