For week 7 discussion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet Chapter 1-28. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health? a. Have the health care provider speak to him. b. Use principles of the holistic health system. c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas. Ebersole and Hess'...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

Section A: Reading Comprehension, Editing and Grammar Question 1 Reading comprehension Read the article below and respond to the ensuing questions: Online Gender-Based Violence in the Philippines: 2023 Yearend Report Violence against women and girls is an alarming issue that occurs within and beyond the online sphere. The rapid evolution of technology may often mean progress and convenience, but existing digital tools have also lent themselves to the proliferation of online gender-based violence...

Import Settings: Base Settings: Brownstone Default Information Field: Chapter Information Field: Client Needs Information Field: Cognitive Level Information Field: Difficulty Information Field: Integrated Process Information Field: Objective Information Field: Page and Header Highest Answer Letter: E Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No Chapter: Chapter 03: Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process Multiple Choice 1. A nurse i...

Grand Rounds: Complex Case Study Presentation Video Assignment for this week’s presenters: • Record yourself presenting the complex case study for your clinical patient. In your presentation: • Dress professionally with a lab coat and present yourself in a professional manner. • Display your photo ID at the start of the video when you introduce yourself. • Ensure that you do not include any information that violates the principles of HIPAA (i.e., don’t use the patient’s na...

Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing 9th Edition by Knecht | Complete Chapters 1-42. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program, the most effective peer response would be a. “Better get over being so negative.” b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.” c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.” d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.” ANS: B The Fourteenth Amendmen...

  A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To asse...

Western Governors University: NSG C919 Facilitation of Context-Based Student-Centered Learning Facilitation of Context-Based Student-Centered Learning Course Overview/Modules Template Course Information Aspects of the course The Role of the BSN Nurse in Promoting Community Health is an eight-week course that will benefit the learner by providing both theoretical and practicum, with the focus on the synthesis and analysis of population-based health and wellness concepts. T...