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Nursing Skills Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2023/2024 To which patient might the nurse apply a physical restraint? A. An 83-year-old patient with dementia and a history of wandering whose fall risk assessment indicates a high risk of falling. B. A 42-year-old critical care patient with a traumatic brain injury who has repeatedly tried to pull out her shunt. C. A 74-year-old patient confined to bed who is at risk of pressure ulcers. D. A 60-year-old patient with dementia who seemed increasin...

NURSING SKILLS FINAL GUIDE TEST 2023 SCORE A+

Subjective data Correct Answer things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; ---symptoms/covort data ex.) stomach ache, chills objective data Correct Answer information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer; signs ex.) vitals, intactment of skin comprehensive initial assessment Correct Answer Performed shortly after admittance to hospital Performed to establish a complete database for problem identification and care planning Performed b...

Admission, transfer and discharge of patients Correct Answer EBP shows that effective communication is an essential component of: Transitional care Correct Answer nursing action implemented to ensure coordination and continuity of care for patient who are transferring between different care settings or levels Keys to good communication Correct Answer - knowing when, how and what to communicate - patient comprehension - concise/specific documentation - patient teaching - verbal and writ...

The clinical nurse educator at a long-term care facility is responsible for organizing and carrying out staff education sessions. Which of the following topics for staff education is most likely to benefit the greatest number of residents? A) Educating nurses on how to prevent falls B) Reviewing safe medication administration C) Educating nurses on how to prevent wandering by confused residents D) Reviewing resuscitation for cardiac and respiratory arrest Correct Answer A Which of the fol...

Nurse Correct Answer A person who nourishes, fosters, and protects and who is prepared to take care of sick, injured, and aged people Aims of Nursing Correct Answer To promote health To prevent illness To restore health To facilitate coping with disability or death Four essential competencies Correct Answer Cognitive, Technical, Interpersonal, Ethical/legal skills Nursing Practice Acts Correct Answer laws established in each state in the US to regulate the practice of nursing Reci...