An 18-month-old infant is brought into the emergency room with several recent cigarette burns on his chest and legs. He cannot move his left arm, which is edematous. What is the nurse's legal responsibility in this case?
a. Do nothing immediately but plan to check the child carefully if it occurs again.
b. Notify the attending physician or the emergency room supervisor.
c. Tell the mother that he or she suspects abuse and chastise her about her actions.
d. Since the nurse only has suspicions, re-member that an individual is innocent until proven guilty.
What is acute care of sick persons that is provided in hospitals called?
a. Primary intervention
b. Secondary intervention
c. Tertiary intervention
d. Assistive intervention
What conclusion can be drawn about abortion based on the Roe v. Wade decision?
a. Abortion is both moral and ethical.
b. The right to an abortion is guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
c. The right to self-determination includes the right to have an abortion.
d. When there is a conflict between the rights of the mother and the rights of the fetus, abortion is one of the options.
What has been identified as a key element to effective education of nursing students?
a. A feeling of personal safety in the class-room setting
b. Low stress levels produced by decreased work assignments
c. Permitting students to use cell phones during classes
d. High-quality interpersonal relationships between students and teachers
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