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What is the purpose of a gait belt? - ANSWER It provides a means to steady a patient at the center of gravity or to transfer a patient safely without pulling on the patient's body. A combative patient comes in to the emergency room and is swinging his fists at the nurses. With the assistance of security, the charge nurse places wrist restraints on the patient. What would be a priority action at this time? - ANSWER Notify the health care provider for follow-up evaluation. The patie...

Describe nursing training programs in the late 1800's and early 1900's, focusing on characteristics of student nurses and activities of graduate nurses. - ANSWER with Nightingale's standard, hospital situation got better and nursing education improved. even women from the wealthy upper classes started enrolling at the training school. Thanks to Nightingale, nursing was no longer frowned upon by the upper classes; it had, in fact, come to be viewed as an honorable vocation. What wa...

what are social determinants of health - ANSWER conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks what influences SDOH - ANSWER social norms, social and economic policies, and political systems that affect the distribution of money, power, and resources. what are examples of SDOH - ANSWER income, education quality and attainment, employment options...

What does ST elevation indicate? - ANSWER Blockage in the heart- MI NonSTEMI vs STEMI - ANSWER Stemi results from complete and prolonged occlusion of an epicardial coronary blood vessel and is defined based on an ECG NonStemi- results from severe coronary artery narrowing, transient occlusion, or microembolization of thrombus Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWER develops as the pericardial effusion volume increases and compresses the heart Pt reports chest pain, confused, anxious and restl...

The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive IV daunorubicin, a chemotherapeutic agent. The nurse starts the infusion and checks the insertion site as per protocol. During the most recent check, the nurse observes that the IV has infiltrated so the nurse stops the infusion. What is the nurse's priority concern with this infiltration? - ANSWER Extravasation of the medication A client with hypertension has been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. What nursing action will best reduce the...

Un-stabilized Situation - ANSWER An un-stabilized situation is a set of events not under human control. It originates when control is lost and terminates when control is regained or when all persons and property are at rest Crash - ANSWER A crash is the result of an un-stabilized situation which includes at least one incident of personal injury or property damage that is not a direct result of a cataclysm or deliberate intent. Non-Collision Crash - ANSWER Any crash other than a coll...

Which of the following is not correct about white supremacy/skin head groups - ANSWER Black shoe laces indicate a racist skin head someone who swears themselves to the original government, calls themselves a safe citizen, and have their own created ID/passport - ANSWER sovereign nation Members of this transient group are often short, fat, and Hispanic - ANSWER gypsies Which of the following is true about gypsies/travelers - ANSWER They're not prone to using weapons Out...

Which statement about flow paths and ventilation in a structure is accurate? A) Once flow paths are established in a structure it is difficult to alter or interrupt the flow of gases and ambient air B) When hot gases follow the flow path from areas of high to low pressure, they can carry heat away and cool the structure C) The flow is always unidirectional due to pressure differences where the heated fire gases move toward the seat of the fire D) When firefighters make entry into a b...

What to watch for when on Rifampin: - ANSWER -orange secretions normal -watch for jaundice -interferes with birth control What to watch for when on Ethambutol: - ANSWER vision changes Client teaching for genital herpes: - ANSWER -can be transmitted with or w/out blisters -sexual partners should be informed & screened -no cure, just meds to help w/symptoms -abstain from intercourse until lesions are completely healed -gently clean areas w/mild soap & water Caring for a cl...

Frank owned a home that was destroyed by a hurricane. Both ABC and XYZ Banks were listed as additional interests on his homeowner policy. The insurance company will make a payment to: A. The first mortgagee, ABC B. The Insured C. Jointly to ABC and XYZ D. All listed interests - ANSWER D. All listed interests Remember that the insurer is not responsible to know the degrees of interest. In the event of a loss, one payment is made by the insurer and it is up to the additional interests on wo...