A patient has been ordered a Mantoux test. How should the nurse administer the test?
A) Intradermal injection into the inner forearm
B) Intramuscular injection into the vastus lateralis
C) Subcutaneous injection into the umbilical area
D) At a 45-degree angle into the deltoid
Ans: A
Feedback: The purified protein derivative (PPD) is injected into the intradermal layer of the inner aspect of the forearm.
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1. Provide the client's wife with a list of contact numbers for hospice agencies. 2. Assist the family with making contact with a hospice prior to discharge. 3. Determine the client's life expectancy to decide when contact with hospice is appropriate. 4. Explain to the wife that hospice care is effective only when death is imminent.
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A) To promote bonding between the child and family B) To distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior C) To encourage peer cooperation, interaction, and sharing D) To suggest the type of schooling required for the child
A student is deciding whether or not an e-learning course would be appropriate for him. After completing a self-evaluation, the student decides that this course would be appropriate based on identification of which characteristics? Select all that apply
A) Self-motivation B) Limited writing abilities C) Dependence on others for learning D) Open to share experiences E) Ability to ask for help
Which statement regarding ethical decision making is true?
A) Outcomes are the basic criterion for evaluating ethical decision making B) Only desirable alternatives are identified when solving ethical dilemmas C) Critical ethical decisions are made quickly so the situation does not worsen D) Accepting some ambiguity and uncertainty are a part of ethical decision making