A+ LATEST UPDATE.
1. Newly hired UAP expresses fear to collect a sputum from HIV patient ANS
>> De- termine the UAP's knowledge about HIV transmission.
2. RN, PN, UAP are working as a team ANS >> The UAP obtains an oxygen
saturation level while RN reports finding to the health care provider.
3. The most immediate follow-up ANS >> An UAP is assigned to check a client
for fecal impaction.
4. Nurse receives a prescription over the telephone ANS >> Administer a
nebulizer breathing treatment.
5. Patient uses the call system alarm ANS >> Ask a coworker to respond to the
client whose call bell is alarming.
6. Emergency room, who to take care first ANS >> A female client with severe right
lower abdominal pain who is febrile and vomiting.
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, 7. No heroic measures ANS >> Give detailed report to accepting nurse.
8. Evaluate cardiac monitor system ANS >> Organize a committee of ICU
nurses to identify potential problems of the new monitoring system.
9. Client has reported feeling of being constipated ANS >> Assist the client to
drink warm prune juice.
10. Sequential compression devices ANS >> Report any change in color in the
client's feet or legs.
11. Respiratory therapist cross-trained avoiding HIV positive client ANS >>
Provide the employee with feedback about the observed behavior.
12. Medication error remains unchanged ANS >> Examine medication
administration data to determine use of new policy by nursing staff.
13. Increase of nurse-to-patient ratio by 25% ANS >> Disseminate factual
information to all nursing staff to avoid misinformation and rumors.
14. Respiratory rate decreases 14/ min -> 6/ min -> 4/min ANS >> The decision
regarding when to call the health care provider
15. Glucometer checks post 2 days consistently 50-60 mg/dl higher ANS >>
Evaluate calibration of glucometer in use per manufacturer guidelines.
16. Receptionist is responsible for taking client calls. Who to call back first?-
ANS >> Casted right leg has a funny feeling tingling sensation.
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