The process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid is:
a. Hemoptysis
b. Sputum
c. Suction
d. Secretions
C
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After teaching a group of nursing students about the different generations of cephalosporins, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of a first-generation cephalosporin?
Select all that apply. A) Cefepime (Maxipime) B) Cefazolin (Ancef) C) Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) D) Cephalexin (Keflex) E) Cefaclor (Raniclor)
After analyzing assessment data, the home health care nurse determines that a change is necessary in the medical care of a patient. The nurse makes the change without consulting the physician
Under which circumstance is this a legal action by this nurse? 1. If the nurse is certain the physician will agree with the change 2. If there is a signed, standing order for the change 3. If the patient's family agrees that the action is necessary 4. If the nurse is experienced and sure the change will not harm the patient
A nurse records patient data on a folded card and places it in a central file, where it is easily accessible to staff. Which system of care is this nurse using?
A) critical pathways C) Kardex care plan B) case management D) concept map care plan
A confused patient with a urinary catheter, nasogastric tube, and intravenous line keeps touching these needed items for care. The nurse has tried to explain to the patient that he should not touch these lines, but the patient continues
What is the best action by the nurse at this time? a. Apply restraints loosely on the patient's dominant wrist. b. Try other approaches to prevent the patient from touching these care items. c. Notify the health care provider that restraints are needed immediately to maintain the patient's safety. d. Allow the patient to pull out lines to prove that the patient needs to be restrained.