Pins are used to secure a binder. Pins should point:
a. toward the wound.
b. away from the wound.
c. toward the waist.
d. away from the waist.
B
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The committee has identified that the most likely cause of a disaster in the community is a devastating tornado that significantly damages most major structures, including hospitals of all sizes, in the community. What component of the plan is least likely to be realistic? A) Transfer all noncritical patients to smaller hospitals in the community. B) Provide for secure storage of emergency supplies and equipment. C) Agree with other hospitals in town to share supplies and equipment. D) Interface with the city disaster management plan and command center.
When assessing a patient's deep tendon reflexes, which technique would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) Using the blunt end of the reflex hammer to strike a smaller area B) Strike the area slowly and methodically C) Hold the reflex hammer between the thumb and the index finger D) Percuss the area of the tendon to be struck for the reflex
A patient is prescribed an IV infusion of a hypertonic solution. Which fluid shift should the nurse expect to occur with this type of infusion?
a. Fluid moves from the plasma into the cells. b. Fluid moves from the venous circulation into the interstitial space. c. Fluid moves from the interstitial space into the venous circulation. d. Fluid moves from the arterial circulation into the venous circulation.
The nurse checks a patient's casted right leg resting upon a pillow and finds that the cast appears too tight. What should the nurse do?
a. Notify the RN. b. Administer pain medication. c. Apply an extra blanket to the leg. d. Remove the pillow under the cast.