Which of the following is not considered an occupational hazard for nurses?
a. back injury
b. latex allergy
c. toxic reaction to chemotherapeutic agents
d. infections following dressing changes
D
Potential hazards for nurses include the exposure to diseases through blood borne pathogens or pulmonary tuberculosis. Using chemical substances such as latex is also an occupational hazard for nurses. Ergonomic stressors such as lifting and moving patients, which can cause back injuries, can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
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A) Oxygen concentration of more than 25% given for longer than 24 hours B) Oxygen concentration of more than 30% given for longer than 48 hours C) Oxygen concentration of more than 25% given for longer than 36 hours D) Oxygen concentration of more than 50% given for longer than 48 hours
The nurse developing a teaching plan for a patient with herpes simplex keratitis should include which instruction?
a. Apply antibiotic drops to the eye several times daily. b. Wash hands frequently and avoid touching the eyes. c. Apply a new occlusive dressing to the affected eye at bedtime. d. Use corticosteroid ophthalmic ointment to decrease inflammation.
The nurse needs to closely monitor the oxygen status of an older-adult patient undergoing anesthesia because of which age-related change?
a. Thinner heart valves cause lipid accumulation and fibrosis. b. Diminished respiratory muscle strength may cause poor chest expansion. c. Alterations in mental status prevent patients' awareness of ineffective breathing. d. An increased number of pacemaker cells make proper anesthesia induction more difficult.
Which outcome best reflects achievement of the goal, "The client will demonstrate correct steps in taking his own pulse rate"?
A) firm placement of thumb on the inner wrist of the opposite arm B) palpation of the radial pulse on the thumb side of the inner aspect of the wrist. C) light palpation of the femoral pulse below the inguinal area D) firm palpation of bilateral carotid artery for one minute