Novice to expert. New student nurse is described as a novice Right Ans -
Students are taught objective skills containing weights, temps and pulses
Post-op patient reports pain 8 out of 10 but the nurse observed patient
laughing on the phone. What step of Tanner's is this? Right Ans - Recognize
inconsistencies
Graduate nurse states " all old people wet the bed " which step of tanner's is
this? Right Ans - Identifying assumptions
Patient complains of pain in the foot, the nurse noticed the foot is red and
swollen. What step of Tanner's is this? Right Ans - Checking accuracy and
reliability
Patient is scheduled for MRI, she tells the tech she might be pregnant. What
step of Tanner's is this? Right Ans - Determine the importance of data
Nurse obtains a report, looks over medication and checks orders before seeing
patients . What step of Tanner's is this? Right Ans - Gathering complete and
accurate data
What communication technique you use to show that you are listening ( she
said something about red Yoder ) SATA? Right Ans - Lean forward and nod
occasionally
What assessment indicates that the patient has not fully recovered from an
infection? Right Ans - Rectal temp of 99.9 degrees ( not a normal temp )
Nurse is unsure of an IV push medication, What does she refer to? Select all
that apply Right Ans - -Hospital policy and procedures
-Nurse practice act
Nurse observes patient with O2 saturation at 86% on room air. The nurse
supplies 2L of oxygen which improves O2 to 89%. What step of the Tanner's
process is this? Right Ans - Compare and Contrast