________ is a mercury-based preservative that has been used for decades in the United States in multidose vials of some vaccines.
A. Triclosan
B. Hexachlorophene
C. Thimerosal
D. Silver sulfadiazine
Answer: C
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A) Use of a protocol for admission of a patient to the unit B) Application of an insulin sliding scale method from research C) Checking the patient's armband before giving a medication D) Limiting visits to immediate family only for 2 hours a day
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A) Choose a proximal site B) Choose a distal site C) Have the patient hold his arm over his head D) Leave the tourniquet on for at least 5 minutes
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.
The client has a chronic condition in which the kidney overexcretes calcium. What clinical manifestation should the nurse observe for as a result of this problem?
A. Hypertension B. Dependent edema C. Increased bleeding tendency D. Decreased deep tendon reflexes