When administering an enema, always
A) use standard precautions.
B) elevate the head of the patient's bed.
C) place the patient on the bedpan.
D) position the container below the patient's body.
A
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During the years between 1948 and 1954, the number of schools dedicated to educating practical nurses in the United States grew by more than 260 schools. This rapid growth was primarily a result of what phenomenon?
A) Developments in the scientific understanding of infectious diseases B) Pressure from physicians for more assistance in providing care C) The growth of hospitals as places to treat illness and give birth D) Shortages in the number of registered nurses in the United States
A client with allergies complains to the nurse that sneezing is bothersome. The nurse should explain to the client that:
1. the doctor can provide medication to decrease sneezing. 2. sneezing is detrimental to the client. 3. sneezing occurs because of irritation of cilia in the nares. 4. sneezing can be stopped with exercises.
The nurse is assisting with the preparation of a patient who will undergo a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test. The nurse should understand that this patient is being assessed for dysfunction of the:
A) Thyroid gland B) Adrenal cortex C) Adrenal medulla D) Anterior pituitary
A nurse believes to be bullied at work. Which of the following actions by the perpetrator lead them to believe this?
a. Offering to help with their assignment b. Asking them to switch a shift c. Asking them to cover for a break d. Being given the "silent treatment"