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CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES LATEST EDITION 2022/2023 What is the purpose of performing hand hygiene? - ans=To prevent the spread of infection When is it appropriate to use an alcohol-based hand rub to perform hand hygiene? - ans=If the hands are not visibly soiled When washing the hands with soap and water, which procedure should the nurse follow? - ans=Use plenty of lather and friction and wash for at least 15 to 20 seconds When using soap and water to perform hand hygiene, how m...

Chapter 3 Communication and Collaboration Communication and Collaboration Communication Interaction between two or more people Sender Receiver Verbal Communication Verbal o Spoken and written o Tone, volume, and cadence of voice What cultural differences might the nurse encounter? What is an example of a communication barrier? How does developmental level affect verbal communication? Nonverbal Communication o Body movement o Appearance o Personal space o Touch Patient-Centered Care ...

Community Health Proctored ATI Exam A parish nurse is planning activities for a faith-based community. Which of the activities should the nurse include? a. Teach stress management strategies b. Provide case management c. Offer primary care to uninsured members d. Change the negative pressure wound therapy dressing - a. Teach stress management strategies A nurse is working with a case manager for a client who participates in a health maintenance organization. The nurse should identify that ...

True or False: The left anterior descending coronary artery provides blood supply to the right ventricle and to the front of the septum - ANSWER====False Which coronary artery provides blood to the left atrium and left ventricle: A. Right marginal artery B. Posterior descending artery C. Left circumflex artery D. Right coronary artery - ANSWER====C Which patient(s) are most at risk for developing coronary artery disease? Select-all-that-apply: A. A 25 year old patient who exercises 3 time...

Critical Care Neuro- practice questions and answers 2022 3. A nurse is caring for a patient with autonomic dysreflexia. What clinical manifestations would the nurse expect in this patient? A) Tachycardia and hypotension B) Bradycardia and hypertension C) Tachycardia and hypertension D) Bradycardia and hypotension - answer===Ans: B Feedback: Autonomic dysreflexia is characterized by a pounding headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, piloerection ("goose bumps"), bradycardia, and hyp...

CRITICAL CARE HESI PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (43 Q&A) 1.The nurse determines a need for additional instruction when the patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes says which of the following? a) “I will need a bedtime snack because I take an evening dose of NPH insulin.” b) “I can choose any foods, as long as I use enough insulin to cover the calories.” c) “I can have an occasional beverage with alcohol if I include it in my meal plan.” d) “I will eat something at me...

Acid-Base Balance  Bicarbonate Buffer system- 22-26 mEq/L, regulates acid-base balance, alkaline buffer decreases acid in the blood  Respiratory System- lungs control PCO2 (35-45mmhg), lungs control the retention and elimination of carbon dioxide and acid, when CO2 increases the rate and depth of respirations increase to eliminate more CO2, as CO2 is exhaled carbonic acid decreases thus pH becomes more alkaline, when CO2 decreases the respiratory rate and depth decreases to retain m...

Bioethical standards 1) autonomy-the right to choose for himself or herself. abilitytomakeachoicefreefromexternal constraints. 2) freedom- 3) veracity-right to truth. theobligationtotellthetruthandnottolieordeceiveothers. 4) privacy-the right of privacy avoids conflict and promotes harmony 5) beneficence-actions performed that contribute to the welfare of others 6) fidelity-right to what has been promised. dutytobefaithfultoone'scommitments. • Benchmark: the process of comparing data t...

FON Exam 4 The nurse is participating at a health fair at the local mall, giving influenza vaccines to senior citizens. What level of prevention is the nurse practicing? Primary prevention. A patient experienced a myocardial infarction 4 weeks ago and is currently participating in the daily cardiac rehabilitation sessions at the local fitness center. In what level of prevention is the patient participating? Tertiary prevention. Based on the trans theoretical model of change, what is the ...

A client with type 1 diabetes has told the nurse that his most recent urine test for ketones was positive. What is the nurse's most plausible conclusion based on this assessment finding? a. The client should withhold his next scheduled dose of insulin. b. The client should promptly eat some protein and carbohydrates.; c. The client's insulin levels are inadequate. d. The client would benefit from a dose of metformin. 2. A client presents to the clinic reporting symptoms that suggest dia...

An example of the six aims created by the Institute of Medicine’s efficient care is administering the right medication at the right time to the right patient Correct! seeking care at the primary care physician’s office for the flu physician office hours that include weekends nurse to patient ratios The answer can be found in Section 2.2, Defining Quality in Health Care, in Principles of Healthcare Quality Management: Tools and Applications. Question 2 1 / 1 pts Dr. William Edwards ...

SIRS and MODS (pg. 875-887; pg. 14-20; pg. 22-25) SIRS (pg. 879)  Proinflammatory response precipitated by a nonspecific insult, abnormal response to injuryo Unregulated Inflammation and Endothelial response o Excessive vasodilatation o Exaggerated cellular activation o Accelerated coagulation o Microcirculation disrupted  Decreased oxygen extraction  Sepsis syndrome is the most common cause of SIRS  Risk Factors of SIRS: o Older age o Baseline organ dysfunction o Malnu...

Congratulations on deciding to recruit for consulting. We have prepared this casebook for you in order to help you prepare for your interviews, and practice cases. This book is intentionally prepared not to serve as a standalone preparation tool. Since each person will, and should, develop their own individual “case voice”, it is important to use this book as a reference guide and as a resource to facilitate preparing with other Sloanies. None of the structures which follow are meant to...

41 Questions 1. The nurse who is a member of the palliative care team is assessing a client. The client indicates that he has been saving his PRN analgesics until the pain is intense because his pain control has been inadequate. What teaching should the nurse do with this client? a. Medication should be taken when pain levels are low so the pain is easier to reduce. b. Pain medication can be increased when the pain becomes intense. c. It is difficult to control chronic pain, so this is an...

The nurse manager in the ED receives information that a local chemical plant has had a chemical leak. This disaster is assigned a status of level II. What does this classification indicate? A) First responders can manage the situation. B) Regional efforts and aid from surrounding communities can manage the situation. C) Statewide or federal assistance is required. D) The area must be evacuated immediately. Ans: B Feedback: Level II disasters indicate that regional efforts and aid from t...

Which of the following statements best describes a differential diagnosis list? A. It is a list of planned interventions for the problems assessed during the visit. B.It is the list of concerns brought to the appointment by the patient. C.It is a list of different diagnoses experienced by the patient in the past. D.It is a list of potential/plausible diagnoses that may be causing the patient’s signs and symptoms. E.It is a list of diagnoses that have already been ruled out as causes for the...

Education and Care Services National Regulations New South Wales Chapter 1 Preliminary Guide to Chapter 1. This Chapter sets out the title to these Regulations, the provisions of the Education and Care Services National Law that authorise these Regulations and the commencement date for these Regulations. This Chapter also sets out the definitions of key terms used in these Regulations. 1 Title These Regulations may be cited as the Education and Care Services National Regulations. 2 Autho...

NUR 156 (MS 1 RLE) P1 EXAMINATION Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse before surgical operation? * 0/1 Obtaining the permit Explaining the procedure Taking the vital signs Checking the lab works A 38-year-old man is treated for hypertension with triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide (Maxzide) and metoprolol (Lopressor). Four months after his last clinic visit, his BP returns to pretreatment levels and he admits he has not been taking his medication regularl...

Hypertension: Lewis, Chapter 33, pp 709-726 • Modifiable major risk factor for CVD. • “The silent killer”. • In the beginning, when no organs or involved usually pt won’t feel it (possible HA, fatigue). Don’t feel it until there are severe complications. • 65 million American adults; nearly 1 in 3 individuals. • Prevalence increases with age. (Lose collagen and elastic ability, atherosclerosis) • Heart and blood vessels under strain (↑ afterload [bc ↑ peripheral res...

TBLS Unit 1 TBL 1 1. A 25 years old female went for dilatation and curettage (D&C) after accidental abortion of a 2-week embryo. Which of the following is a true description of the aborted conceptus? a. Inner cell mass with outer cell layer b. A blastocyst with a blastocoel c. Yolk sac cavity dorsal to the germ disc d. Trilaminar germ disc with an amniotic cavity dorsal to it e. Bilaminar germ disc with a yolk sac ventral to it. 2. The process through which polyspermy is prevented is...