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  Hallways leading to the OR and the sterile processing areas are designated as ........ areas of the perioperative environment? - Correct Answers: Semi-restricted The airflow in an OR has a(n) ...... pressure relationship to the adjacent OR hallway? - Correct Answers: Positive Which of the following areas in a perioperative environment is considered a restricted area? - Correct Answers: Operating Room Which team member establishes the sterile field and passes instruments to the surg...

  When choosing a community vendor to supply Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to a client, the most important factor is A-reliability, B-Proximity, C-Quality, D-Cost - Correct Answers: A-Reliability When conducting a survey or program evaluation, the easiest way to quantify are A-Descriptive informational questions, B-yes-no questions; C-Multiple choice questions, D-Rating scale - Correct Answers: B-yes no questions The primary purpose of the Caseload Matrix is caseload calculations to A...

  A patient assessment reveals distended neck veins, pulsus paradoxus, and decreased systolic pressure. This assessment is most consistent with: - Correct Answers: cardiac tamponade. The nurse is caring for a patient with severe sepsis and third-degree heart block. The patient is hypotensive. The treatment for this life-threatening rhythm change includes: - Correct Answers: transcutaneous pacing. A patient is admitted to the ICU with suspected cervical spinal cord injury following a mot...

  Select the appropriate answer: Which of these should you keep in mind as part of culture when interacting with people? - Correct Answers: Preferred Communication Select the appropriate answer: Being sensitive to a person's culture can lead to which of these outcomes? - Correct Answers: Fewer Errors Select the appropriate answer: How can you help build trust with a person in your care? - Correct Answers: By being sensitive to a person's culture

  Which of the following is a work practice control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens? - Correct Answers: Use of alcohol-based hand rubs for routine hand hygiene Which of the following is an example of an engineering control to limit exposure to bloodborne pathogens? - Correct Answers: Safety needles If you are exposed to a patient's blood or OPIM, immediately _____________. - Correct Answers: wash the exposed area In the general public, bloodborne diseases ...

  The priority intervention for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is: - Correct Answers: fluid replacement. What is the sign that a pressure ulcer is beginning to develop - Correct Answers: Discoloration A 72-year-old female patient presents to the Emergency Department reporting substernal chest pain that she describes as "ripping"; it radiates into her back and is associated with cough and shortness of breath. Her blood pressure is 150/90 and her heart rate is 110. The emergency nurse anti...

  Parent is concerned that their daughter gained 10 pounds starting puberty. How should the nurse respond? -Correct Answers: Inform the child's mother that it is common for teen girls to gain weight during puberty. A 5-year-old needs ear drops. How should the nurse administer them? -Correct Answers: pull ear up and back What is included in atraumatic care? -Correct Answers: Using EMLA cream 1 hr prior The patient fractured their left femur and receives a cast, six hours post-applica...

  The nurse is preparing to give digoxin (Lanoxin) to a 9-month-old infant. The nurse checks the dose; 4 ml of the drug is to be drawn up. Based on the nurse's knowledge of this medication and safe pediatric dosages, the most appropriate action by the nurse is a. do not draw-up dose; suspect dosage error. b. mix dose with juice to disguise its taste. c. check heart rate; administer dose by placing it to the back and side of mouth. d. check heart rate; administer dose by letting infan...

  Respiratory Anatomy -Correct Answers: Upper airway: nose nasal passages paranasal sinuses pharynx portion of the larynx above the vocal folds (cords). lower airways: portion of the larynx below the vocal folds trachea bronchi bronchioles Respiratory System Anatomy and Physiology: Pediatric vs. Adult -Correct Answers: Upper airway differences An inflammatory process in the airway causes swelling. Narrows the airway Airway resistance increases. Airway diameter An infa...

  The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has endometriosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -Correct Answers: endometriosis may be associated with painful bowel movements A nurse is assisting with the admission of a 9 year old child who has acute rheumatic fever. When obtaining the child's history, it is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent which of the following questions? -Correct Answers: Has your son had a sore throat recen...