Which of the following best defines a disaster?
a. Any event that results in multiple deaths
b. Devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance
c. Devastation that covers a broad geographical area
d. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage
ANS: B
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What is the best suggestion by the nurse for an appropriate toy for a hospitalized 6-year-old boy?
a. Handheld video game b. MP3 player c. Adventure book d. Jigsaw puzzle
The RN identifies a treatment error when:
A) An RN fails to communicate to the health-care provider a change in condition. B) An RN incorrectly administers an IV drug dose. C) A health-care provider fails to order an indicated serum lab exam. D) A nursing assistant uses an automatic sphygmomanometer that fails to deflate.
An older patient prescribed an oral time-released pain medication is having difficulty swallowing the dose. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Teach the patient to chew the medication. 2. Give the same medication through a parenteral route. 3. Consult with the physician to have the medication route changed. 4. Contact the pharmacy to have the oral route changed to transdermal.
Which statement is correct regarding the use of antihistamines for the treatment of allergic rhinitis?
1. These drugs have been replaced by newer-generation agents. 2. First-generation agents are now preferred, as they cause less sedation. 3. These are the most effective drugs for reducing nasal congestion in allergic rhinitis. 4. These agents should be taken prophylactically before symptoms appear.