Environmental health is important to nurses because chemical, biological, and radiological materials are
a. A major cause of global warming
b. Often found in the air, water, and products we use
c. Frequently linked to the development of chronic illnesses
d. Products that nurses work with on a daily basis
ANS: B
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An analgesic is ordered for a post-surgical patient to be given every 3–4 hours. The nurse knows that a delay in giving the medication will cause a(n):
1. Increase in the child's pain tolerance. 2. Decrease in the chance of addiction. 3. Increase in the chance of breakthrough pain. 4. Decrease in the chance of withdrawal symptoms.
The patient reports pain after surgery, ranking it 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. She tells the nurse, "I don't want to be all doped up. My family is coming to visit and I want to be alert enough to visit with them."
Which of the following medications would likely be most effective for postoperative pain relief without excessive sedation? a. Fentanyl IV b. Morphine IV c. Ibuprofen PO d. Hydrocodone PO
The nurse is instructing a patient about preparations needed for an electromyogram. Which patient statement indicates that further teaching is required?
1. "I will not smoke any cigarettes up to three hours before the test." 2. "It will be all right to have a glass of water before the test." 3. "I can take my Flexaril before having my test so that my back won't hurt." 4. "I can take my lisinopril the night before my test for my blood pressure."
Based on the writings of Sigmund Freud, during the 20th century, many professionals were taught that schizophrenia was caused by:
a. biological factors b. inadequate maternal nurturing c. both environmental and biological factors d. stresses of urban life