QUESTION Which of the following behaviors would be acceptable in the online communication environment? Select all that apply. A. Communicate as you would face-to-face. B. Follow the same rules of behavior online that you follow when dealing with individuals in person. C. Send copies of information only to individuals with a need to know. D. […]
QUESTION A client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident is admitted through the emergency department. He has an IV of 0.9% NS @ 100 mL/hr, BP 92/58, and complains of weakness, fatigue, and abdominal pain. On assessment, the nurse discovers that Mr. Reynolds is nauseated and just vomited 560 milliliters of green emesis […]
QUESTION A nurse is transferring a patient who suffered a spinal cord injury at C4, has a tracheostomy, and receives tube feedings through a jejunostomy tube to a long-term care facility. What information should the nurse include in the handoff? Select all that apply. A. The last time the patient had a bowel movement B. […]
QUESTION A nurse is caring for several clients. , Which client could be assigned to a UAP/NAP? A. A client with a recent head injury B. A client for the removal of an ovarian cyst post-laparoscopy C. A client with stable angina D. A client with a sepsis ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION A client recovering from congestive heart failure (CHF)is being discharged this afternoon. The client needs teaching to be reinforced. Who should complete this task? A. An LPN/LVN B. A UAP/NAP C. A unit secretary D. A second-year nursing student working as a nurse tech on the unit ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION The RN who is the team leader gives assignments to all the team members. How should the nurse base this decision? A. The number of staff willing to work B. The age and desires of the team members C. The RN needing to take orders and write client outcomes D. The condition and needs […]
QUESTION An RN is setting up the day’s assignments. A newly licensed RN has been floated to the unit. What should the RN consider when making the assignment for the newly licensed nurse? A. The nurse’s age B. The nurse’s knowledge of the institution’s standards of practice C. The nurse’s nursing degree D. The nurse’s […]
QUESTION What two legal responsibilities should the RN take into consideration when delegating to others? A. Knowing the job requirements and evaluating the outcomes B. Assessing how much supervisory time is necessary and assessing the competence of each staff member C. Writing job descriptions and communicating them to all staff members D. Making sure the […]
QUESTION Why is shared governance important? A. Regulates licensing of registered nurses and practical nurses B. Provides staff nurses with a voice in setting standards and policies C. Provides staff nurses with representation in the political arena D. Provides oversight and treatment of impaired nurses ANSWER: ANS: B
QUESTION A nurse learns that two members of the nursing staff are making negative statements regarding their assignments. The nurse also hears that this is not the first time this has occurred. How should the nurse address this situation? A. Contact the human resource department of the institution. B. Call a collective staff meeting and […]
