Which of the following conditions is the most common cause of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
A. Viral gastroenteritis
B. Staphylococcal food poisoning
C. Acute hepatitis A
D. E.coli gastroenteritis
ANS: A
Viral gastroenteritis is the most common cause of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. At least 50% of cases of gastroenteritis as foodborne illness are due to norovirus. Another 20% of cases, and the majority of severe cases in children, are due to rotavirus. Other significant viral agents include adenovirus and astrovirus.
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In preparing her budget, a nurse manager determines that she needs to budget for six FTE RN positions in the upcoming year
The nurse manager determines that RN 1 has 5 weeks of vacation and 3 days of education, and has averaged 3 sick days a year. RN 2 has 6 weeks of vacation, has asked to attend a 3-day conference and a 2-day workshop, and has no history of sick time. RN 3 is new, and you anticipate 3 weeks of orientation, as well as 4 weeks of vacation. RN 4 has 6 weeks of vacation and has an ongoing health condition, so you anticipate 2 weeks of sick time, as well as 3 days for education. RN 5 has 5 weeks of vacation, has no education planned, and averages 5 sick days per year. RN 6 has 6 weeks of vacation, has no educational opportunities planned, and has been off ill for 4 weeks. How many hours of productive paid time can be anticipated for the budget? a. 12,480 b. 11,200 c. 10,848 d. 10,688
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a. Providing education on safety in the workplace to prevent injury b. Working with chronically diabetic workers to ensure appropriate medications c. Screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plants d. Ensuring that a person with cardiovascular disease attends a rehab program
The nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing confusion. When considering safety promotion, the nurse plans to:
1. Keep the windows in the client's room closed. 2. Keep the side rails up on the bed when the client is alone. 3. Administer ordered medication. 4. Place the call bell on the bedside table.