Which of the following is not a characteristic of remote area and rural nursing?
a. Providing care to small, dispersed and highlymobile populations
b. Providing care to populations with low morbidityand mortality.
c. Working in isolation, which is geographical,
social, professional and cultural.
d. Dependence on remote technologies.
b
The characteristics of remote area and rural nursing in
Australia and New Zealand are usually not experienced in
other nursing contexts. Care is usually provided to populations with high morbidity and mortality.
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a. "No one deserves to be hurt. It's not your fault. How can I help you?" b. "What else do you do that makes him angry enough to hurt you?" c. "He will never find out what we talk about. Don't worry. We're here to help you." d. "You have to remember that he is frustrated and angry, so he takes it out on you."
The nurse is preparing to triage victims of a train derailment who are being transported to the emergency department. Which victims would need immediate care? Select all that apply
A) Holding broken arm, sitting in a chair B) Respiratory rate of 8 and irregular C) Bleeding from fractured limb with a blood pressure of 78/40 mmHg D) Bleeding from superficial facial wounds and talking to family E) Walking with a slight limp, asking for something to drink
When a nurse is to administer a medication to a client using the Z-track method, which of these sites is preferred?
a. deltoid c. dorsogluteal b. quadriceps d. ventrogluteal
A nursing student is writing a teaching plan for a patient with venous insufficiency. The student covers measures to prevent complications from venous insufficiency. What is one measure the student should include in the plan?
A) Avoiding tight-fitting socks B) Reducing activity C) Sleeping with legs dependent D) Avoiding pressure stockings