Unit 1 - Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care

Four patients in labor all request epidural analgesia to manage their pain at the same time. Which ethical principle is compromised when only one nurse anesthetist is on call? - answers-Justice Justice refers to fairness and is used frequently in discussion regarding access to health care resources. The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid to speak up regarding her desire to end care for fear of upsetting her husband and children. Which principle in the nursing code of ethics ensures tha...

Test Bank for Fortinash: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th Edition – Complete Chapters 1-30. Which understanding is the basis for the nursing actions focused on minimizing mental health promotion of families with chronically mentally ill members? a. Family members are at an increased risk for mental illness. b. The mental health care system is not prepared to deal with family crises. c. Family members are seldom prepared to cope with a chronically ill individual. d. The chronically me...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an unexpected response to the procedure? - correct answer Irregular heart rhythm An irregular heart rhythm is an unexpected response to ECT. During the procedure, the client's heart can be stressed, which can cause cardiac abnormalities. especially if the client already has impaired cardiac function. The nurse should document this...

A nurse is planning care for a client following a suicide attempt. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - correct answer Provide the client with plastic eating utensils. -The client can use glass dishes and metal silverware to cause self harm, therefore, the nurse should arrange for the client to have only plastic products on their meal tray. A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who appears withdrawn and fearful. Which of the foll...

Low-residue diet - correct answer Dairy products & eggs, such as custard and yogurt (Rat) A low-residue diet consists of foods that are low in fiber and are easy to digest such as eggs, custard, yogurt and ripe bananas - NOTE Legumes such as lentils and black beans are high in fiber and are not considered low in residue. A RN is caring for a patient who weighs 80 kg and is 5 ft 3 in tall. Calculate the BMI and determine if the patients BMI indicates a healthy weight, underweight, overweigh...

HESI Management Practice test, Comprehensive exam 3, Final The charge nurse working the 3 to 11 shift of a 24-bed medical unit in a large acute care hospital is making assignments. Currently, there are 20 clients on the unit and 4 admissions are scheduled to arrive during the shift. Besides the charge nurse, the staff consists of two experienced practical nurses (PN) and one unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who has worked on the unit for 10 years. Taking into consideration the acuity of e...

Test Bank CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics 24th Edition Hay LevinChapter 1 The Newborn Infant 1. Which milestone is developmentally appropriate for a 2-month-old infant when the nurse pulls the infant to a sitting position? a. Head lag is present when the infants trunk is lifted. b. The infant is able to support the head when the trunk is lifted. c. The infant is briefly able to hold the head erect. d. The infant is fully able to support and hold the head in a straight line. ANS: C A...

TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 2nd Canadian Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. What is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness is possible, even if the patient uses medication to assist in management of his medical care. b. Wellness is unfortunately not a real option for the patient. c. Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the p...

Test Bank Essentials of Psychiatric Nursing 2nd Edition Boyd LuebbertTable of Contents Chapter 1 Mental Health and Mental Disorders ................................ .......... 2 Chapter 2 Cultural and Spiritual Issues Related to Mental ................................ 10 Chapter 3 Patient Rights and Legal Issues ................................ .............. 18 Chapter 4 Ethics, Standards, and Nursing Frameworks ................................ ... 26 Chapter 6 Biologic Foundations of Psychiatr...

Test Bank Evidence-Based Physical Examination Best Practices for Health & Well-Being Assessment 1st Edition GawlikTable of Contents Chapter 1. APPROACH TO EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH AND WELL- BEING ...... 2 Chapter 2. EVIDENCE-BASED HISTORY-TAKING APPROACH FOR WELLNESS EXAMS, EPISODIC VISITS, AND CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT ................................ ........... 17 Chapter 3. APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTING AND DOCUMENTING PATIENT- CENTERED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT ....