What are “universal precautions”?

As the student nurse, you are assigned to a patient with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia. Your patient believes that the student nurses are on the unit so that they can spy on him. Based upon your assessment, you have determined that the patient is experiencing which of the following symptoms?    

Complete the sentences describing the various classes of immunoglobulins, or antibodies.

 Name the innate defense that involves vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, resulting in the influx of blood, blood cells, and fluid to an area of injury or infection.

A competent voluntary in-patient client has stated he wants to leave the hospital. The nurse hides his clothes in an effort to keep the client from leaving. With which of the following legal actions might the nurse be charged because of this nursing action?  

Patients under the influence of opioids or stimulants experience varied, differing   identifiable signs and symptoms. You are performing an assessment on your client believed to be under the influence of heroin. During your assessment you would expect to see all of the following EXCEPT?  

A person can be involuntarily committed to a mental hospital facility for various reasons. Which of the following would NOT be a legal, valid reason?   

The cultural assessment looks at key areas that can affect how a client and family respond to illness.  Which of the following factors are an important cultural consideration when assessing a client?  Select ALL that apply.    

While conducting the interview, as the nurse you understand the need to establish a reasonable distance to commence therapeutic communication with clients. The client begins moving closer during the interview. Of the following, which is considered the scientifically proven reason for establishing distance guidelines?      

Describe the four primary types of transplants, including their donor sources, and provide one example for each type.