Chapters 4 - 7; Claywell LPN to RN Transitions Questions
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A group of nursing students were discussing the functions of
nursing theories. Which statement below would give the
impression a student requires more review by interpreting
evidence? Correct Answers Nursing theories have little effect
on decision making in practice
A novice RN is caring for a patient who is saying that something
is wrong. Vital signs are normal & there are no new specific
findings. The novice RN calls another, more experienced RN
who briefly talks with the patient, calls the health care provider,
and initiates a transfer to the ICU. Which statement is most
likely true of the more experienced RN? Correct Answers the
experienced RN is an expert nurse with intuitive judgement that
the experienced nurse cannot quite explain
A nurse manager is designing orientation processes for new
graduate nurses by using the work of Hansten & Washburn as a
model. All of the new graduates are instructed in the model
during orientation. The manager knows that a graduate nurse
needs more instruction if which comment is made during the
evaluation interview? Correct Answers I think I need more
mentoring to continue to build my thinking skill
A nurse manager is discussing the RN's scope of practice with a
new hire. Which statement made by the new hire is NOT TRUE
of the RN's scope of practice? Correct Answers Scope of
practice is legally defined by the American Nurses Association
(ANA).
, A nurse manager is teaching a class about the different role
elements of RNs. If she has an adequate understanding, she can
state that a care provider is Correct Answers an RN who
carries out interventions that assist patients to meet positive
outcomes
A nurse on a postsurgical unit is alarmed by the number of
postop infections that have been reported for her unit over the
last year. The nurse acquires data from other hospitals and
beings observing the health care team to determine the
handwashing rates. This nurse is functioning in which care
provider role? Correct Answers Researcher
A nursing intervention directs the patient to be turned every 2
hours to prevent skin breakdown form immobility. Assessment
findings on new reddened areas on the lateral aspects of the right
knee and ankle are obtained. What is the most appropriate way
for these findings to be used when the care plan is evaluated?
Correct Answers the intervention will change to have the
patient turned every hour
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is
anxious and dehydrated, has reportedly not been eating, and has
had a weight loss of 5 lbs in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is
a priority? Correct Answers dehydration related to fluid loss
A patient has a problem that prevents him from shaving himself,
tying his shoes, or fixing his meals. He is not physically able to
compensate for the problem, so he is in need of assistance. Data
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A group of nursing students were discussing the functions of
nursing theories. Which statement below would give the
impression a student requires more review by interpreting
evidence? Correct Answers Nursing theories have little effect
on decision making in practice
A novice RN is caring for a patient who is saying that something
is wrong. Vital signs are normal & there are no new specific
findings. The novice RN calls another, more experienced RN
who briefly talks with the patient, calls the health care provider,
and initiates a transfer to the ICU. Which statement is most
likely true of the more experienced RN? Correct Answers the
experienced RN is an expert nurse with intuitive judgement that
the experienced nurse cannot quite explain
A nurse manager is designing orientation processes for new
graduate nurses by using the work of Hansten & Washburn as a
model. All of the new graduates are instructed in the model
during orientation. The manager knows that a graduate nurse
needs more instruction if which comment is made during the
evaluation interview? Correct Answers I think I need more
mentoring to continue to build my thinking skill
A nurse manager is discussing the RN's scope of practice with a
new hire. Which statement made by the new hire is NOT TRUE
of the RN's scope of practice? Correct Answers Scope of
practice is legally defined by the American Nurses Association
(ANA).
, A nurse manager is teaching a class about the different role
elements of RNs. If she has an adequate understanding, she can
state that a care provider is Correct Answers an RN who
carries out interventions that assist patients to meet positive
outcomes
A nurse on a postsurgical unit is alarmed by the number of
postop infections that have been reported for her unit over the
last year. The nurse acquires data from other hospitals and
beings observing the health care team to determine the
handwashing rates. This nurse is functioning in which care
provider role? Correct Answers Researcher
A nursing intervention directs the patient to be turned every 2
hours to prevent skin breakdown form immobility. Assessment
findings on new reddened areas on the lateral aspects of the right
knee and ankle are obtained. What is the most appropriate way
for these findings to be used when the care plan is evaluated?
Correct Answers the intervention will change to have the
patient turned every hour
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is
anxious and dehydrated, has reportedly not been eating, and has
had a weight loss of 5 lbs in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is
a priority? Correct Answers dehydration related to fluid loss
A patient has a problem that prevents him from shaving himself,
tying his shoes, or fixing his meals. He is not physically able to
compensate for the problem, so he is in need of assistance. Data
