A child with ALL is beginning treatment with methotrexate in an attempt to eradicate the leukemic cells. The stage of therapy represents which of the following?
A) Induction phase
B) Sanctuary phase
C) Consolidation phase
D) Delayed intensive-therapy phase
A
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The major difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is that:
a. TIA symptoms begin to resolve within minutes and are completely resolved within 24 hours. b. TIA symptoms always precede an ischemic CVA. c. TIA symptoms begin to resolve within minutes but are not resolved for up to 72 hours. d. TIA symptoms do not usually involve motor functions.
An infant with bronchiolitis is hospitalized. The causative organism is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The nurse knows that a child infected with this virus requires what type of isolation?
a. Reverse isolation b. Airborne isolation c. Contact Precautions d. Standard Precautions
Lewin's change theory is being applied as the community is addressing improvements in public safety. Which of the following would be one of the first steps in creating change?
a. Determining whether anyone else agrees b. Having a careful plan as to what change is desirable c. Making community members aware of the need for change d. Assessing community needs to determine whether change is possible
The client has rheumatoid arthritis, is prone to skin breakdown, and is also somewhat immobile because of arthritic discomfort. Which of the following interventions is the best one for this cli-ent's skin integrity?
a. Having the client sit up in a chair for four-hour intervals b. Keeping the head of the bed in a high-Fowler's position to increase circulation c. Keeping a written schedule of turning and positioning d. Encouraging the client to perform pelvic muscle training exercises several times a day