A patient who just returned from the postanesthesia care unit is complaining of severe incision pain. Which drug contained in his medication administration record will offer him the fastest relief?
a. Liquid acetaminophen with codeine
b. Intravenous morphine sulfate
c. Intramuscular meperidine
d. Oral oxycodone tablets
ANS: B
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A) First- and middle-level managers generally directly interact with a greater number of subordinates in daily planning. B) First- and middle-level managers are more social in nature. C) First- and middle-level managers are busier than higher-level managers. D) Clerical and secretarial help assigned to first- and middle-level managers are less efficient than those assigned to higher-level.
Which of the following pieces of information that the nurse obtains from a pregnant client would indicate this client is at risk for preterm labor?
1. The client smokes two packs of cigarettes per day and delivered her last child at 34 weeks. 2. The client has group B streptococcus in her urine, and is primiparous. 3. The client had congenital hip dysplasia as a child and is 15 pounds overweight. 4. The client lives in a second-floor apartment without stairs, and walks to work.
An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14 . The nurse interprets this score as indicative of:
a. depression. b. cognitive impairment. c. delirium. d. dementia.
All hospitals receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds must ask clients whether they have a living will or a durable power of attorney. This act is known as the:
a. Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Law. b. Americans With Disabilities Act. c. Patient Self-Determination Act. d. doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.