Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing (Well-enlightened)

A nurse has recently been assigned to a medical-surgical clinical rotation. According to the scope of medical-surgical nursing, what type of client assignments does the nurse expect to see? A. Hospitalized children with acute and chronic illnesses B. Hospitalized adults with acute and chronic illnesses C. Older adults in a nursing home D. Working adults in a corporate setting correct answers B. Hospitalized adults with acute and chronic illnesses Rationale The scope of medical-surgical nursing, sometimes called adult health nursing, is to promote health and prevent illness or injury in clients from 18 to 100 years of age or older. The most common practice setting is the acute care hospital. A nursing student has been assigned to the hospital's Rapid Response Team (RRT). Which statement by the student indicates a correct understanding of the RRT member's purpose? A. "I will be caring for clients in the hospital." B. "I will be riding along in the hospital's ambulance." C. "I will be admitting clients to the hospital." D. "I will be observing code 'blue' resuscitations." correct answers A. "I will be caring for clients in the hospital." Rationale A. Members of the RRT are critical care experts who are on site in the hospital and are available at any time. Which principal nursing actions best support a focus on client safety? Select all that apply. A. Client restraints B. Handwashing C. Preoperative checklists D. Respect for others E. Five rights of drug administration correct answers B. Handwashing C. Preoperative checklists E. Five rights of drug administration Rationale The number one way to prevent infection in clients! This is a major method that facilitates a safe care environment for the client. A nurse is working in the intensive care unit. When does the nurse call the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?