Author Question: The nurse working in a pediatric clinic will have many duties. Included in the nurse's ... (Read 110 times)

rayancarla1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
The nurse working in a pediatric clinic will have many duties. Included in the nurse's responsibilities will be: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Prescribing over-the-counter medications.
  2. Collecting health history information.
  3. Performing diagnostic tests, such as the TB skin test.
  4. Performing developmental screening tests.
  5. Administering immunizations.

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating the parent's understanding of teaching related to environmental control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents indicates that they understand the teaching?
 
  1. We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room.
  2. We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted.
  3. We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter.
  4. We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile.



smrtceo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: This is a medical function. Nurses cannot prescribe any medication, even over-the-counter medications.
Rationale 2: The nurse will begin the visit with an assessment that includes the health history.
Rationale 3: Nurses will perform some diagnostic tests in the office.
Rationale 4: The nurse may perform the Denver Developmental Screening Test.
Rationale 5: Nurses will administer immunizations and other medications prescribed by the physician.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale 1: When possible, pets and plants should not be kept in the home.
Rationale 2: When possible, pets and plants should not be kept in the home.
Rationale 3: Smoke from fireplaces should be eliminated.
Rationale 4: Control of dust in the child's bedroom is an important aspect of environmental control for asthma management.
Global



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

smrtceo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344

 

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Opium has influenced much of the world's most popular literature. The following authors were all opium users, of varying degrees: Lewis Carroll, Charles, Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Oscar Wilde.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library