The director of nursing at a nursing home interviewed an applicant for the position of wound care nurse. This position is an example of:
a. Job simplification
b. Job rotation
c. Job enrichment
d. Job evaluation
ANS: A
Job simplification removes the more difficult parts of a job so that the worker can do more of what remains.
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a. Yes; the medication is not affected by the patient's body weight. b. Yes, as long as the patient maintains her body weight at a consistent level while on the medication. c. No; the medication is less effective in women weighing more than 198 pounds. d. No; the medication is less effective in women weighing more than 150 pounds.
When the nurse gently bumps the side of the infant's bed, the newborn suddenly extends both arms and legs with a tremor. The nurse knows that this response indicates:
A) opioids were given to the mother during labor, depressing the Moro reflex. B) the infant might be premature, explaining the depressed Moro reflex. C) birth trauma might have caused permanent neurological damage. D) the newborn has a normal Moro reflex.
The client is receiving digoxin for a dysrhythmia. Why does the nurse expect medication levels in the blood to be monitored closely?
1. Digoxin is used for ventricular dysrhythmias. 2. Excessive levels can produce serious dysrhythmias. 3. Subtherapeutic levels are fatal. 4. Interactions with other medications are common.
Mr. Lopez is an 84-year-old man was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 18 months ago and his wife has been providing his immediate care
In recent weeks, she has come to the realization that his symptoms have worsened significantly and she is no longer able to meet his needs. To which of the following units would Mr. Lopez most likely be admitted? A) General psychiatric unit B) Psychiatric specialty unit C) Nonpsychiatric unit D) Emergency unit