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A nursing educator who is addressing prospective nursing students would correctly say that:
What is A student who aspires to a management role in nursing is advised to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing degree.
100
A nurse correctly reports which of the following incidents to her supervisor as a breach of ethics?
What is Another nurse gives a patient more pain medication than prescribed to alleviate that patient's suffering.
100
A nursing student is asked to explain the important features of a shift report. She demonstrates understanding when she says:
What is "The shift report should happen face­to­face so that the oncoming nurse can ask questions and confirm understanding."
100
The nurse is educating a caregiver about how to promote autonomy in her toddler. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is needed when the caregiver states:
What is "I will offer my toddler unlimited choices."
100
During assessment upon intake to the hospital, a patient tells the nurse that she used to practice Ashtanga yoga. However, since the automobile accident that damaged her kidneys, she has felt too weak to do so. The nurse might suggest:
What is Hatha yoga.
200
An LPN/LVN is considering getting a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Which of the following is valid information she should consider?
What is In some nursing education programs, some or all of the coursework completed toward becoming an LPN/LVN is counted toward the BSN degree.
200
The practical nurse is assisting a registered nurse with admitting a patient, a process that includes gathering patient history, performing a head­to­toe assessment, and reviewing laboratory and diagnostic tests. The nurses are performing which step in the nursing process?
What is Assessment
200
A nurse assesses a patient, the CEO of a large firm, as being in relatively good health but rarely having time for exercise. According to Dunn's theory, this assessment corresponds to which axis?
What is Emergent high­level wellness
200
When discussing physical activity with the nurse, a 50­year­old male patient says, "I played on my varsity team in college and then played semiprofessional sports into my thirties. But I can't do that anymore, and the exercise that I can do just doesn't feel worth it." The nurse's most appropriate response would be:
What is "As the body ages, the blood vessels lose elasticity and the heart cannot pump as much blood. Therefore, engaging in physical activity is key to keeping your blood pressure down and maintaining your physical condition."
200
The nurse asks the patient to show how he will keep his incision clean and dry. The nurse is:
What is confirming that the patient understands how to perform the task.
300
The nurse is instructing a nursing student about which diseases should be reported to the health department. The nurse recognizes that further instruction is warranted when the nursing student states,
"Candida, an overgrowth of yeast in some area of the body, should be reported to the health department."
300
A nurse demonstrates understanding of what The Joint Commission is when she says:
What is "The Joint Commission is an independent body that sets standards for different kinds of health­care facilities, and it conducts reviews of facilities to ensure they meet the standards for accreditation."
300
At a health fair, the nurse explained to a participant that some illnesses and diseases are modifiable, while others may not be. The nurse correctly uses which of the following as an example of a modifiable risk factor?
What is The participant works with many chemicals.
300
A patient receives a dose of radiation to the lungs as a component of palliative care. The nurse understands that this means:
What is the radiation is intended to relieve pain but not to treat the underlying illness.
300
A Somali­speaking patient comes to the clinic to have a cast removed, and the nurse determines that he needs an interpreter. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) says, "His daughter is in the waiting area and she speaks English. I'll get her." The nurse best responds by saying:
What is "Please call the translation service and request a Somali­English translator."
400
The nurse is educating a patient about a rehabilitation facility. The nurse recognizes that further instruction is needed when the patient states,
What is "I must participate in at least 6 hours of therapy each day at a rehabilitation facility."
400
A nurse reminds a nursing student, "Not charted, not done." What does the nurse mean by this statement?
What is If a nursing intervention or patient response is not recorded in the patient's chart, courts and accrediting agencies will assume it did not occur.
400
Mr. Fathi has been having chest pain when he exerts himself, but he does not believe he can take time off from either of his part­time jobs to see a doctor. Mr. Fathi is experiencing which barrier to health care?
What is Economic
400
During the morning bath, a terminally ill patient tells the nurse that she refuses to accept the prognosis her doctor has given. The nurse determines that the patient is most likely experiencing
What is The first stage of grief
400
Which of the following is not an appropriate planning, intervention, or evaluation step when using restraints with a patient?
What is When the patient is in bed, tie the restraints to the side rails.
500
You are working in an assisted living facility for patients with dementia, and during one shift, a number of patients require more care than usual. Which of the following would be an appropriate course of action?
What is Use environmental cues, such as lighting and sound, to create a calming environment and communicate openly with other staff to set priorities.
500
If a nursing intervention or patient response is not recorded in the patient's chart, courts and accrediting agencies will assume it did not occur.
What is "You are angry it's too late to travel?"
500
A patient expresses to the nurse that he is seeking to come to terms with his illness from a spiritual perspective. The nurse understands the word spiritual to mean:
What is dealing with the relationship of the animating energy of the self to the body, to others, and to the world.
500
A nurse is performing the initial admission assessment of a patient. The patient states that he takes the herb ginseng. The nurse correctly recognizes that ginseng is used to treat
What is Hypercholesterolemia
500
A patient with cognitive impairment and a high risk for falling continued to attempt to get out of bed, believing that he needed to go home, and a physician's order for restraints has been obtained. The nurse will properly
What is remove the restraint every 2 hours and check for edema of the extremities, sensation, and capillary refill time.
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