It is noted that the amniotic fluid of a 42-week gestation baby, born 30 seconds ago, is thick and green. Which of the following actions by the nurse is critical at this time?
A) Perform a gavage feeding immediately.
B) Assess the brachial pulse.
C) Assist a physician with intubation.
D) Stimulate the baby to cry.
C
Assist a physician with intubation.
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The nurse on third shift missed the last chance for the unit competency, stating, "Oh well, it's not like I don't know what I'm doing."
Which is the most accurate description of this nurse's behavior? A) Arrogance, which keeps the nurse from developing and from accurate assessment of her strengths and weaknesses B) Pessimism, which endangers the nurse's professionalism C) Optimism, which helps the nurse realize that things will turn out for the best D) Sarcasm, which threatens the nurse's job performance
A 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a mucopurulent vaginal discharge. Her boyfriend was recently treated for nongonococcal urethritis. What sexually transmitted disease (STD) has she most probably been exposed to?
a. Gonorrhea b. Human papillomavirus (HPV) c. Chlamydia d. Trichomonas
Which intervention will the nurse consider to be a central responsibility when planning for culturally competent treatment?
a. Learn what the illness means to the patient and how the patient's beliefs can help mediate the stressors. b. Learn as much as possible regarding the beliefs of both the patient and the patient's extended family. c. Ask the patient about beliefs in a formal organized religion and daily or weekly religious practices that can be factored into treatment. d. Tell the patient that it will be important to examine together the belief systems of both the nurse and patient to be sure that they are congruent.