What is the first line of defense against infection?
a. skin c. immune system
b. antibiotics d. digestive track
A
Intact skin is the first line of defense against infection, serving as a physical barrier to infectious agents.
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Which situation will enable a nurse to use restraints?
a. To punish a patient b. To ensure the patient's safety c. To retaliate against poor behavior d. To ensure staff convenience
The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient taking betamethasone. Which additional drug, when administered concurrently with betamethasone, would put the patient at risk for cardiotoxicity?
a. Furosemide (Lasix) b. Calcium carbonate c. Digoxin (Lanoxin) d. Insulin
An ICU client who was in a motor vehicle accident 1 day ago is developing a worsening respiratory status
The nurse is aware that the client's chest has bruising on it from hitting the steering wheel, and the health care provider has diagnosed the client with lung contusions. As the client develops increased respiratory distress, the nurse recognizes that the only difference between acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is: 1. ARDS and ALI differ only in the amount of hypoxemia. 2. ARDS clients will have a lower respiratory rate than ALI clients. 3. ALI clients have fewer injuries than ARDS clients. 4. ALI clients have more inflammation than ARDS clients.
Client safety goals, which are evaluated and updated regularly, are requirements for what?
1. Clinical practice guidelines 2. Scope of practice 3. Accreditation 4. Standards of care