Which way can a nurse prevent injury from a needlestick?
a. Recap the needle before disposal.
b. Remove the needle from the syringe.
c. Immediately discard the needle and syringe in a puncture-proof container.
d. Stick it into the patient's mattress until it can be disposed of.
ANS: C
Standard precautions recommend the use of puncture-resistant containers for disposal of all needles and sharps. Never recap a needle; most sticks happen this way.
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Which laboratory result on a client's health record should alert the nurse to a potential problem?
a. Na+ = 137 mEq/L b. K+ = 5.2 mEq/L c. Ca2+ = 9.2 mg/dL d. Mg2+ = 1.8 mg/dL
When drugs are moved from the blood stream into other body tissues and fluids, this process is
called______________________. A. pharmacokinetics B. absorption C. elimination D. distribution
The nursing profession uses the term _____________ when attempting to explain apparent relationships between observed behaviors and their effects on a client's health
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is teaching a patient about using high-dose aspirin to treat arthritis. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
a. "A normal serum aspirin level is between 30 and 40 mg/dL." b. "You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery." c. "You will need to monitor aspirin levels if you are also taking warfarin." d. "Your stools may become dark, but this is a harmless side effect."