Which of the following types of medication orders would a physician prescribe for "as needed” pain medication? a. Standing order b. Single order c. Stat order d. PRN order

A nurse is feeding a patient who states that she is feelingnauseated and can’t eat what is being offered. What wouldbe the most appropriate initial action of the nurse in thissituation?a. Remove the tray from the room.b. Administer an antiemetic and encourage the patient to takesmall amounts.c. Explore with the patient why she does not want to eat herfood.d. Offer high-calorie snacks such as pudding and ice cream.

When discussing emergency preparedness with a group offirst responders, what information would be important toinclude about preparation for a terrorist attack?a. Posttraumatic stress disorders can be expected in mostsurvivors of a terrorist attack.b. The FDA has collaborated with drug companies to createstockpiles of emergency drugs.c. Even small doses of radiation result in bone marrowdepression and cancer. d. Blast lung injury is a serious consequence following deto-nation of an explosive device.

A nurse administers a dose of an oral medication for hyper-tension to a patient who immediately vomits after swallowing the pill. What would be the appropriate initial action of thenurse in this situation?a. Readminister the medication and notify the primary careprovider.b. Readminister the pill in a liquid form if possible.c. Assess the vomit, looking for the pill.d. Notify the primary care provider.