The independent variable in the hypothesis "Baccalaureate degree-prepared nurses will practice more rehabilitative nursing measures on a client in an ICU than will associate degree-prepared nurses" is:
A) Associate degree-prepared nurses
B) Baccalaureate degree-prepared nurses
C) Rehabilitative nursing measures
D) Type of educational background of nurse
D
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An asthma nurse educator is working with a group of adolescent asthma patients. What intervention is most likely to prevent asthma exacerbations among these patients?
A) Encouraging patients to carry a corticosteroid rescue inhaler at all times B) Educating patients about recognizing and avoiding asthma triggers C) Teaching patients to utilize alternative therapies in asthma management D) Ensuring that patients keep their immunizations up to date
A manager is following up on an employee?s injuries. The manager has contacted human resources to initiate the process of worker?s compensation. Which action would be appropriate by the manager?
1. Contact the employee?s physician and inform the physician of the injuries. 2. Follow up with human resources regarding scheduling staff to cover the employee?s absences. 3. Follow up with the employee to express concern and answer any questions regarding the situation. 4. Follow up with the worker?s compensation nurse.
With regard to work and travel during pregnancy, nurses should be aware that:
a. Women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to time for exercise. b. Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car, because they press on the fetus. c. Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes through them a number of times. d. While working or traveling in a car or on a plane, women should arrange to walk around at least every hour or so.
An older patient is upset with a blood pressure reading of 180/78 mmHg. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "It looks like you need blood pressure medicine now." b. "Most people get hypertension when they get older." c. "With age, blood vessels stiffen, raising blood pressure." d. "Don't worry, there are lots of good me-dications for this."