Following a lecture on hemostasis, a nursing student accidentally cuts her hand while preparing supper for her family. She watches the laceration very closely. Sure enough, the first thing she notes is:
Ans: Answer Initially, it takes a few seconds for blood to appear as a result of vessel spasm.
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A registered nurse has been asked to join the ethics committee of the hospital
In considering this appointment, the nurse would recognize that the committee might be considering ethical situations including: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Issuance of a "Do Not Resuscitate" (allow natural death) order on a child who has been determined brain dead against the wishes of the parents. 2. Determining if a minor child who disagrees with the parents about the treatment plan can make an informed decision. 3. Determining if a non-salvageable newborn can be used as an organ donor. 4. Investigating a medication error. 5. Consulting and intervening when parents are not in agreement on decisions of health care for their child.
The school nurse is preserving a tooth that was knocked out on the school playground. What will the nurse be especially careful to do?
a. Wrap the tooth loosely in a clean cloth. b. Rinse the tooth with alcohol. c. Handle the tooth only by the crown. d. Place the tooth in a warm environment.
A 16-year-old patient with acute glomerulonephritis complains of boredom with bed rest and asks when he can become more active. He asks, "What has to happen for me to get off of bed rest?" What is the most accurate statement by the nurse?
a. Dialysis starts. b. The antibiotic protocol is completed. c. Potassium levels are normal. d. Blood pressure drops to normal levels.
A nurse follows the protocol of SAMPLE when speaking to a victim of a fall in the parking lot of the hospital. What does the P stand for?
a. Pills taken today b. Personal physician c. Past illnesses d. Preference for emergency transportation