Nur 214 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Effective followers have which of the following characteristics: (Select all that apply) → ~~> Motivated → Active participants in making change → Critical thinkers Match the following definitions with the appropriate principles of management: Question Right to direct others or permission to make decisions: → ~~> Authority Match the following definitions with the appropriate principles of management. Question Willingness to assume responsibility for one's actions and acce...

A patient with circumferential burns on both legs develops a decrease in dorsalis pedis pulses strength and numbness in the toes. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Monitor the pulses every hour B. Notify the health care provider C. Elevate both legs above heart level with pillows D. Encourgae the patient to flew and extend toes B. Notify the health care provider On admission to the burn unit, a patient with an approximate 25% total body surface area (TBSA) burn has the following init...

Normal aging changes of the respiratory system and what do all these factors lead to? 1) stiffening of the elastin and collagen connective tissue supporting the lungs 2) altered alveolar shape and increased alveolar diameter (less effective gas exchange) 3) other body systems contribute to the functioning of the lungs - they all lead to decrease in vital capacity and increase in residual volume Asthma chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, smooth muscles on the airways are constricted sq...

A buildup of creatinine, urea, and other nitrogenous waste products is termed: azotemia When a pt. has anuria or oliguria there is a risk for ____ hyperkalemia ____ is a more sensitive indicator of renal function. Serum creatinine The regulatory role of the kidneys are ___ balance, ___ balance and ____ balance. Fluid, Acid base, electrolyte The synthetic/hormonal role of the kidneys is to secrete ____, ____, ____ and converting ___ to its active form. erythropoietin, prostaglandin, renin, Vi...

____ 1. The nurse manager has the task of introducing staff to the use of clinical pathways. The nurse manager will need to explain that clinical pathways are used in managed care settings to a. identify obstacles to effective care. b. stabilize aggressive clients. c. relieve nurses of planning responsibilities. d. streamline the care process and save money. ____ 2. Planning for clients with mental illness is facilitated by understanding that under behavioral health managed care, inpa...

____ 1. A client, age 56 years, became severely depressed when the last of her six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. Since then she has neglected to care for herself, lost weight, and repeatedly states “No one cares about me anymore.” Before the onset of symptoms she had been a meticulous housekeeper, was neatly groomed, and often participated in community activities. She was noncompliant with tricyclic antidepressant therapy, so admission to the mental health unit was sought...

____ 14. A client has been diagnosed as having blindness related to conversion disorder. She displays indifference regarding the conversion symptom. The nurse states “I can’t understand why the client doesn’t seem more anxious about her symptom.” The understanding that should guide planning is that the a. client is suppressing her true feelings. b. client’s anxiety has been relieved through the physical symptom. c. client’s needs are met during hospitalization, so she has no ne...

Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing 10th Edition Marquis Huston Test Bank Chapter 1 Making, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Reasoning: Requisites for successful leadership and management 1. What statement is true regarding decision making? A) It is an analysis of a situation B) It is closely related to evaluation C) It involves choosing between courses of action D) It is dependent upon finding the cause of a problem Ans: C Feedback: Decision making is a complex ...

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