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Themember4

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To ensure patient safety, the practicing nurse must have knowledge of the current Joint Commission's Do Not Use list of abbreviations. Which of the following is acceptable for use?
 
  a. q.o.d. or Q.O.D. c. International Unit
  b. MSO4 or MgSO4 d. Lack of a leading zero

Question 2

Healthy People 2020 has established national health priorities that focus on a number of maternal-child health indicators.
 
  Nurses are assuming greater roles in assessing family health and providing care across the perinatal continuum. Therefore it is important for the nurse to be aware that significant progress has been made in:
  a. The reduction of fetal deaths and use of prenatal care.
  b. Low birth weight and preterm birth.
  c. Elimination of health disparities based on race.
  d. Infant mortality and the prevention of birth defects.



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Kingjoffery

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The abbreviations i.u. and I.U. are no longer acceptable because they could be misread as I.V. or the number 10. The abbreviation q.o.d. or Q.O.D. should be written out as every other day. The period after the Q could be mistaken for an I; the o could also be mistaken for an i. With MSO4 or MgSO4, it is too easy to confuse one medication for another. These medications are used for very different purposes and could put a client at risk for an adverse outcome. They should be written as morphine sulfate and magnesium sulfate. The decimal point should never be missed before a number to avoid confusion (i.e., 0.4 rather than .4).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Trends in maternal child health indicate that progress has been made in relation to reduced infant and fetal deaths and increased prenatal care. Notable gaps remain in the rates of low birth weight and preterm births. According to the March of Dimes, persistent disparities still exist between African Americans and non-Hispanic Caucasians. Many of these negative outcomes are preventable through access to prenatal care and the use of preventive health practices. This demonstrates the need for comprehensive community-based care for all mothers, infants, and families.




Themember4

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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