What guidelines should nursing assistants follow if they observe an emergency situation?
What will be an ideal response?
If a nursing assistant observes an emergency, he should assess
the problem, call or send for help, remain calm while waiting for
help, know his limitations, and assist medical personnel after
help arrives. It may be necessary to apply the automatic external
defibrillator (AED) pads.
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What is the most accurate way to describe this situation? A) A questionable medication order B) A medication error C) A case of respondeat superior D) A case of negligent supervision
What protects the fetus from most bacterial infections?
a. The yolk sac b. The placental barrier c. The cotyledons d. The chorionic villa
To develop an effective teaching plan, the nurse must first determine a client's needs, which can include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Information the client needs to know about a particular medication B) Client's ability to read C) Client's ability to learn the information presented D) Client's ability to use the information presented E) Client's ability to accept the information presented
A patient with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse is aware that the difference between primary and secondary hypertension is what?
A) Secondary hypertension has a specific cause. B) Secondary hypertension has a more gradual onset than primary hypertension. C) Secondary hypertension does not cause target organ damage. D) Secondary hypertension does not respond to antihypertensive drug therapy.