The nurse is assessing a patient who complains of pain in the abdomen. Which method is most appropriate to assess the intensity of pain?

True or False: The use of evening primrose oil is contraindicated in individuals with seizure disorder. The use of ginger may decrease the risk of bleeding. The use of St. John’s wort reduce the effectiveness of Digoxin. Complementary Health Approaches (CHAs) are non-medical therapies, that can used alone or in conjunction with traditional medicine.

A nurse performing oral suctioning on an adult patient should set the wall suction machine so that the suction pressure is between:

You are caring for a patient with C-Diff (Clostridium Difficile).    You have to put the patient in precautions. You must use wipes to clean and disinfect all equipment, since wipes do not kill the C. diff spores. You must continue isolate the patient until after the diarrhea stops. 

Put the following steps for putting on personal protective equipment (PPE) in order.  a. put on gown to fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrists, and wrap around the back. b. perform hand hygiene. c. wear goggles or face shield. d. wear mask or respirator and fit flexible band to nose bridge.  e. wear gloves to cover wrist of isolation gown. “Step 1” is “. “Step 2″ is ” “Step 3” is “. “Step 4″ is ” “Step 5” is “. 

Ms. Hong is experiencing difficulty falling asleep at night. What tips will you advise Ms. Hong to follow? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following actions would cause contamination of the field?

Put the following steps for removal of protective barriers after leaving an isolation room in order.  a. remove and dispose of gloves. b. perform hand hygiene. c. remove eyewear or goggles. d. untie bottom and then top mask strings and remove from face. e. untie waist and neck strings of gown. Remove gown, rolling it onto itself without touching the contaminated side.  “Step 1″ is ” “Step 2″ is ” “Step 3″ is ” “Step 4″ is ” “Step 5” is “

A nurse is working with a patient who has a contagious condition. In recalling the chain of infection, the nurse knows that an environment favorable for the growth and reproduction of an infectious agent is referred to as ______

Patient B has Influenza, you put the patient in ________.