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A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 2Add this concern to the agenda of the next unit meeting 3Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be investigated 4Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem Correct answers 4 Explore for ...

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure Correct answers 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Forced Vital Capacity is the volume of air exhaled from full inhalation to fu...

When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what should you remember or use and what is the exception? Correct answers Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always do something. How should you address ...

IM meds Correct answers quickly absorbed, 90 degree angle, 19-23 G needle, 1-2" length, average adult:11/2, 22G, mandatory to aspirate, purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption deltoid muscle Correct answers only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle quickest absorption Correct answers #1 is abdomen, #2 is arm, #3 is buttock Insulin Correct answers done sub-q into fatty tissue, measured in Units, draw up air prior and insert into vial Regular insulin...

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding stress? a. Stress can be an internal or external event b. Stress is experienced by the individual that is perceived and appraised for c. Stress is objective d. Stress can be a demand of life Correct answers C (Stress is subjective. Not everyone feels stress the same way. One thing that may be stressful to you may not be stressful to someone else.) Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of cogni...

The factor that best advanced the practice of nursing in the twenty-first century was: a. growth of cities b. teachings of christianity c. better education of nurses d. improved conditions for women Correct answers c. Graduate nurses must pass a licensure examination administered by the: a. State Boards of Nursing b. National League of Nursing c. Accredited school of nursing d. American Nurses Association Correct answers a. A group that lobbies at the state and federal levels for...

The nurse provides postop instructions for an adult patient after cataract surgery. Which written statement, if provided by the nurse, would be the most appropriate? a. "to avoid contamination of the eye use aseptic tech. when applying eye drops." b."conjunctivitis may result if the eye is contaminated with wet or dirty eye patches." c. "to prevent infection in the eye, wash your hands before changing the eye patch or using eye drops." d. "coughing and bending over can c...

You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document is important. Which of the following statements best describes this code? 1. Improves self-health care 2. Protects the patient's confidentiality 3. Ensures identical care to all patien...

Why is nursing considered a profession? Correct answers Education, knowledge, selfless concern for others, follow a code of ethics, practice autonomy, accountability, and responsibility, professional organizations What is a nurse? Correct answers Highly trained, well educated, caring, and competent. 6 basic skills Correct answers critical thinking skills Communication skills Organizational skills Leadership skills Advocacy technical skills 4 basic principals of nursing Correct answ...

What is an assessment? Correct answers -A data collection process -A continuous process -A method to establish a baseline What is primary subjective data? Give an example. Correct answers Client reports feelings/thoughts Ex. "I have a headache" What is secondary subjective data? Give an example. Correct answers Anyone, other than the client, reports feelings/thoughts. Ex. Spouse states, "She complained of pain in her abdomen this morning." What is primary objective data...