Which of the following activities is NOT the primary responsibility of the circulating nurse?
a. Assist the patient to maintain a clear airway.
b. Monitor any breach in aseptic technique and initiate corrective action.
c. Perform the surgical count with the instrument nurse.
d. Ensure correct handling and labelling of surgically removed human tissue and explanted items.
ANS: A
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1. The adolescent and parents might be anxious for this transition. 2. The adolescent and parents are not ready to end the current relationship. 3. Adult health care providers are willing to accept adolescents with chronic conditions. 4. Once the adolescent reaches 21 years of age, he automatically will be insured.
The Health Information Technology (HIT) Committee was created under the auspices of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The committee is composed of several workgroups designated by the National Coordinator for Health IT
Which of the following are individual working groups are associated with the HIT Committee? Select all that apply. 1. Governance 2. Privacy and Security Tiger Team 3. Strategic Plan Privacy and Security Policy 4. National Health Information Network (NHIN) 5. Meaningful Use Certification/Adoption Information Exchange
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a. "I will get a prescription for antibiotics just in case I have to work in an area that has been infected with anthrax." b. "I should keep an extra uniform in my locker in case I get stuck at work." c. "I may be torn between caring for my young daughter and caring for victims at work." d. "I should make plans for my family to evacuate our house in case of tornado or earthquake."
The nurse observes signs that a client may be experiencing dysfunction related to the vestibular branch of his acoustic nerve (CN VIII). In order to minimize the client's risk for injury, the nurse should:
1. Identify the client as a "fall risk.". 2. Assess the client's gag reflex prior to offering food or liquids. 3. Apply an "eye bubble" to the client at bedtime. 4. Assess the client's vision using a Snellen chart.