To prevent the transmission of C. difficile spores, you should do all of the following except
A) clean underneath fingernails when handwashing.
B) cleanse hands with an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
C) avoid wearing rings or other jewelry.
D) wash hands frequently with soap and water.
B
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Motor neurons carry information
A) up the spinal cord. B) down the spinal cord. C) up and down the spinal cord. D) None of the above is correct.
A patient in the ICU has been diagnosed with hypovolemic shock. His BP is 88/53, heart rate 122, and respiratory rate 26. Given these vital signs, the nurse should expect the urine output to be
A) maintained between 30 and 50 mL/hour with no sediment in the bag. B) increased to 60+ mL/hour with dilute urine. C) decreased below 30 mL/hour with decreased GFR. D) the patient's normal amount with dark, concentrated urine.
A nurse named in a malpractice case may wish to avoid the expense of a trail by going to arbitration. What is another rationale for using this process?
1. There is no need to have attorney representation. 2. Arbitration is not binding, so if the parties do not like the outcome, nothing is lost. 3. Witnesses do not testify under oath and are easier to obtain. 4. There is no formal record made of the arbitration process.
A client has just been admitted for labor and delivery. She is having mild contractions lasting 30 seconds every 15 minutes. The client wants to have a medication-free birth
When discussing medication alternatives, the nurse should be sure the client understands which of the following? 1. In order to respect her wishes, no medication will be given. 2. Pain relief will allow a more enjoyable birth experience. 3. The use of medications allows the client to rest and be less fatigued. 4. Maternal pain and stress can have a more adverse effect on the fetus than would a small amount of analgesia.