Which of the following would a community health nurse recommend that adult men and women over age 50 receive yearly?
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Tetanus booster
C) Flexible endoscopy
D) Hemoccult stool testing
D
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The student nurse demonstrates competence in medication administration. The competence in the activity performed by the student would be considered:
a. ability c. talent b. perfectionism d. understanding
While volunteering in an HIV clinic in a big city, the nurse notices a new mom and her baby (a 6-month-old male) in the waiting room
Upon assessing the infant for possible HIV infection, the nurse will be assessing for which of the following clinical manifestations of HIV infection? Select all that apply. A) Weighing him to determine if he is gaining 1.5 to 2 lb/month B) Observing to see if he can roll over from back to stomach C) Lack of coordination to play with toys/stuffed animals D) History of repeated episodes of bacterial pneumonia and ear infections E) Listlessness and poor eye contact
On the way to the biohazard disposal closet to dispose of IV tubing and a bag used on an HIV-positive client, the LPN drops the IV tubing and bag on the floor, causing a spill
The team leader's most appropriate action would be to do which of the following? 1. Quickly pick up the dropped supplies and dispose of them in the biohazard bag in the biohazard room. Ask housekeeping to place a small barricade over the spill until it can be mopped up later. 2. Find the floor maintenance person to pick up and dispose of the used equipment and mop the floor, reminding them to be sure and wash his or her hands with soap and water. Chart that the IV was infused and discontinued appropriately. 3. Call and report to designated personnel to come and cordon off the area from staff and patients; have the spill cleaned with approved infection and chemother-apy spill control procedures. 4. Chart the spill in the patient's chart, inform the RN when convenient, and have housekeeping mop up the spill.
Which of the following is a nontherapeutic statement during the orientation phase of a relationship?
a. "I am the nurse who will be caring for you today." b. "My job is to make you better." c. "I will be talking with you while I provide care." d. "You will be receiving care from an assistant and myself."