Nursing

Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as l

QUESTION Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders within an organization? a. Innovators b. Early adopters c. Early majority d. Late majority   ANSWER: ANS: A Innovators will test out a new technology; however, they are too far ahead of the social group to be seen as leaders […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What assessment finding indicates that a child is a victim of sexual a

QUESTION What assessment finding indicates that a child is a victim of sexual abuse? 1. Repeated ear infections 2. Hives 3. Genital and/or anal irritation or trauma 4. Early appearance of secondary sex characteristics   ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Genital and/or anal irritation or trauma is consistent with sexual abuse. The abused child may also […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which informati

QUESTION As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge? a. Conference presentations b. Conference proceedings c. Journal articles d. Books   ANSWER: ANS: D The information source that includes the oldest but best organized representation of knowledge is books.

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What must be done when assessing an injured patient? (Select all that

QUESTION What must be done when assessing an injured patient? (Select all that apply.) 1. Ensure privacy 2. Be alert for signs of abuse 3. Provide safety 4. Assert personal values 5. Display a nonjudgmental demeanor   ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Ensuring victim privacy and safety is paramount for the nurse in […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which technical development created a tension between centralized and

QUESTION Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized computer management in healthcare? a. The development of punch cards b. The elimination of punch cards c. The development of the mainframe computer d. The development of the personal computer   ANSWER: ANS: D The development of the personal computer created tension between centralized […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What assessment finding indicates that a client is a victim of shaken

QUESTION What assessment finding indicates that a client is a victim of shaken baby syndrome? 1. Fractures of the long bones 2. Retinal hemorrhages 3. Abrasions 4. Burns   ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 Subdural and retinal hemorrhages accompanied by the absence of external signs of trauma are hallmarks of shaken baby syndrome.

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

For what non-accidental injuries in children should nurses assess when

QUESTION For what non-accidental injuries in children should nurses assess when looking for signs of physical abuse? (Select all that apply.) 1. Fractures and bruises 2. Spinal injuries 3. Burns 4. Near drowning 5. Head injuries   ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 The most common types of physical abuse are burns, bruises, fractures, […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What should the nurse do when caring for a victim of abuse? (Select al

QUESTION What should the nurse do when caring for a victim of abuse? (Select all that apply.) 1. Ensure the client’s safety 2. Support the client 3. Empower the client to take control 4. Avoid the team approach when assessing the patient 5. Provide information regarding available services for the patient   ANSWER: Correct Answer: […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

A charge nurse does not like working with new graduates and always ass

QUESTION A charge nurse does not like working with new graduates and always assigns them the most complicated patients. What does this exemplify? 1. An appropriate work assignment 2. Bullying 3. Professional development 4. Transactional leadership   ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 Bullying is seen as intimidating or malicious behavior associated with abuse of power. In […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

As a nurse assessing abused children, the abused child may display whi

QUESTION As a nurse assessing abused children, the abused child may display which behavioral characteristics? (Select all that apply.) 1. High need for adult contact 2. Attempt suicide or abuse alcohol or drugs 3. Consistently be measured in the 95th percentile on growth charts 4. Verbalize fault for injuries: “I deserved it” 5. Express violence […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020