While Caring for a Patient Who Has Just Been Admitted

question 24

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient who has just been admitted with meningococcal meningitis, the RN observes all of the following. Which one requires action by the RN?

• A) The bedrails at the head and foot of the bed are both elevated.
• B) The patient receives a regular diet from the dietary department.
• C) The nursing assistant goes into the patient's room without a mask.
• D) The lights in the patient's room are turned off and the blinds are shut.

---

Definitions:

Man-Made Drug

Synthetic substances created through chemical processes to mimic or alter natural effects on the body.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive component of cannabis responsible for its mind-altering effects.

Psychoactive Chemical

A substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

Drug Dependence

A condition where an individual feels compelled to continuously use drugs in order to function normally, often accompanied by physical or psychological addiction.