1. You are caring for a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash and is 32 weeks pregnant. Finding of your secondary survey include abdominal pain on palpitation, fundal height at the costalmargin, and some dark bloody show. Varying acceleration and decelerations are noted on cardiotocography. These finding are most consistent with which of the following? Placental abruption Preterm labor Uterine rupture Fetal demise Which of the following is a possible complication of pos...

Standard 1 Assessment. The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation. Standard 2 Diagnosis. The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. Standard 3 Outcome identification. The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Standard 4 Planning. The registered nurse develops a plan of care that p...

Components of nurse practice acts include: A. definition of professional nursing B. certification requirements C. education requirements D. current NCLEX-RN plan A. definition of professional nursing When one differentiates between licensure and certification, it should be known that: A. licensure recognizes advanced practice competence and knowledge B. certifications recognizes entry-level competence and knowledge C. certification requires only successful completion of a standard...

Describe the historical highlights of 21st century Nursing -Advances in technology and informatics -acuity level: patients are more sick, but are living longer with the sickness - early discharge- more revenue to get people in and out quickly - evolving nursing practice and education (culture, ethics, end of life care, safety, quality) What are some of the influences on Today's practice? -Healthcare reform -demographic changes -more medically underserved -threat of bioterrorism ...

Definition of Nursing Nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human response, the advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations OCC Nursing Philosophy Caring for human beings Understanding their environment Nurturing health Maintaining high standards of nursing OCC Nursing Core Competencies Accountability, Collaborat...

The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient's input. The patient states, "How is this different from what the doctor does?" Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. "The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your doctor." b. "The nurse's job is to help the doctor by collecting information and communicating any problems that occur...

NHA Phlebotomy Technician Exam 2023 Verified Answers Graded A+ A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? - Answer Face mask while collecting a blood specimen, a phlebotomy technician notices the glass collection tube is cracked. Which of the following actions should the technician use? - Answer Dispose of the tube in a sharps conta...

1.A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "It sounds like you're having a difficult time." B. "Have you talked to your parents about this yet?" C. "Why do you think you are so anxious?" D. "How long has this been going on?" 2.A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of t...

1.A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "It sounds like you're having a difficult time." B. "Have you talked to your parents about this yet?" C. "Why do you think you are so anxious?" D. "How long has this been going on?" 2.A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of t...

1. A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "It sounds like you're having a difficult time." B. "Have you talked to your parents about this yet?" C. "Why do you think you are so anxious?" D. "How long has this been going on?" 2. A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make whic...