A __________ gene is one that produces an effect only in the homozygous state
A. dominant
B. recessive
C. sex-linked
D. hemizygous
B
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When delegating to other health care providers, the nurse understands that the task: (Select all that apply.)
a. must be within the scope of the person to whom it is being delegated. b. is one that can be delegated to other health care providers. c. can be delegated whenever assessments are required. d. may be re-delegated by the person to whom it was first delegated. e. may require the nurse to procure resources to complete the task.
How can a nurse encourage communication with a dying patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Address the patient by name at every opportunity. b. Use direct questions to inquire about the patient's concerns relative to health and end-of-life issues. c. Complete care with a minimum of conversation to encourage questions from the patient. d. Provide empathetic touching during care to show concern. e. Sit down in the room to converse with the patient.
The physician orders 1,500 mL lactated Ringer solution to be infused at 45 gtt/min. The administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How long will it take to infuse the IV? _______________
a. 8 hr and 30 min b. 12 hr c. 6 hr and 10 min d. 8 hr and 20 min
A nurse is caring for a 64-year-old patient who has survived cardiopulmonary resuscitation after a triple coronary artery bypass graft surgery. To help this patient cope with this experience, what is the best thing for the nurse to do?
a. Recommend that the patient not discuss the experience with family. b. Assume that the near death experience was a positive experience. c. Explain that people who have not had that experience will not understand. d. Explore what happened with the patient.