To keep the older adult patient safe, the nursing assistant must observe all of the following EXCEPT:
A)
before getting the patient out of bed, help them come to a full sitting position before standing up
B)
only feed the patients cold foods
C)
keep frequently used articles within reach of the patient.
D)
all of the above are correct
Answer:
B
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A) "Pneumonia vaccines are only given if you are at risk for serious pulmonary problems." B) "Live virus vaccines cannot be given to people who are significantly immunosuppressed." C) "Patients taking corticosteroids are well protected from viruses and do not need vaccines." D) "Corticosteroids interact with the pneumococcal vaccine to create serious adverse effects."
Match the pain theory to the correct physiologic basis for the pain
A. Specificity theory 1. Light touch applied to the skin would produce the sensation of touch through low-frequency firing of the receptor. B. Pattern theory 2. Repeated sweeping of a soft-bristled brush on the skin over or near a painful area may result in pain reduction for several minutes. C. Gate control theory 3. Proposes that the brain contains a widely distributed neural network that contains somatosensory, limbic, and thalamocortical components. D. Neuromatrix theory 4. Describes how an acute injury is predicted to be but does not take into account the person's feelings of how the pain feels to him or her.
When a patient with anorexia nervosa is admitted for treatment, the milieu should provide: (Select all that apply.)
a. flexible meal times. b. unscheduled weight checks. c. adherence to a selected menu. d. monitoring during bathroom trips. e. observation during and after meals. f. privileges correlated with affective display.
Which adjective best describes a therapeutic psychiatric nurse?
a. Holistic b. Organized c. Diplomatic d. Compassionate