A Client Has an Open Head Injury Resulting from a Fall

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client has an open head injury resulting from a fall and loses consciousness during transport to the hospital.The nurse observes clear fluid in the outer ear,which may indicate:

• A)infection in the injured area
• B)cerebrospinal fluid leakage
• C)injury to facial bones
• D)cerebral laceration

Identify the principles outlined in the Belmont Report, especially respect for persons through informed consent.

Describe the ethical considerations involved in research with nonhuman animals, including the role of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees.

Differentiate between no risk, minimal risk, and greater than minimal risk research according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations.

Explain the consequences of scientific fraud and the importance of data integrity in research.

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Definitions:

Centralized

A system or organization where decision-making and authority are concentrated in a single point or location, typically at the top.

Decentralized

The distribution of decision-making governance closer to the level of individual operations or regions, as opposed to being concentrated at a central point of command.

M-Form

Stands for the Multidivisional Form, a type of organizational structure where a company is divided into semi-autonomous units or divisions, each with its own responsibilities for profit and loss.

Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by standardized procedures, hierarchy of authority, and formalized rules, often in governmental or large organizations.