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A RN from the float pool is assigned to the critical care unit on the
evening shift.
Which of these clients should be assigned to this nurse?
A. Tracheostomy of 24 hours with the client showing some respiratory
distress
B. Report of unstable angina with continuous telemetry monitoring
C. Dopamine IV drip with vital signs monitored every 5 minutes
D. Pacemaker insertion on the day shift - ANSWERS-D
A nurse receives an illegible hand-written medication order. Which
statement to the HCP reflects appropriate assertive communication?
A. "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am
reading it correctly?"
B. "I am have difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save me
time if you would be more careful."
C. "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time
attempting to read your writing."
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D. "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what
you mean." - ANSWERS-A
The RN has just accepted a position as a public health nurse. Which
question might be there most relevant as the nurse begins employment?
A. "Which nursing assistants can I refer clients to?"
B. "Which clients should I see as I begin my day?"
C. "Which physicians will I be more closely collaborating with?"
D. "Which groups are at the greatest risk for problems?" - ANSWERS-D
A newly graduated new, who has recently completed orientation, voices
concern about her assignment: "I have never taken care of anyone with a
lumbar drain before."
Which action would be most appropriate for the charge nurse?
A. Provide an immediate one on one, personal in service about the drain
B. Change the assignment; reassign the client with the lumbar drain to a
different nurse
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A RN from the float pool is assigned to the critical care unit on the
evening shift.
Which of these clients should be assigned to this nurse?
A. Tracheostomy of 24 hours with the client showing some respiratory
distress
B. Report of unstable angina with continuous telemetry monitoring
C. Dopamine IV drip with vital signs monitored every 5 minutes
D. Pacemaker insertion on the day shift - ANSWERS-D
A nurse receives an illegible hand-written medication order. Which
statement to the HCP reflects appropriate assertive communication?
A. "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am
reading it correctly?"
B. "I am have difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save me
time if you would be more careful."
C. "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time
attempting to read your writing."
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D. "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what
you mean." - ANSWERS-A
The RN has just accepted a position as a public health nurse. Which
question might be there most relevant as the nurse begins employment?
A. "Which nursing assistants can I refer clients to?"
B. "Which clients should I see as I begin my day?"
C. "Which physicians will I be more closely collaborating with?"
D. "Which groups are at the greatest risk for problems?" - ANSWERS-D
A newly graduated new, who has recently completed orientation, voices
concern about her assignment: "I have never taken care of anyone with a
lumbar drain before."
Which action would be most appropriate for the charge nurse?
A. Provide an immediate one on one, personal in service about the drain
B. Change the assignment; reassign the client with the lumbar drain to a
different nurse
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