Legal/Ethical
When caring for a patient the nurse forgets to flush the NG tube after administering medications, what could the nurse be charged with?
Negligence
What is the difference between a stage 1 and stage 2 pressure ulcers?
Stage 1-intact non-blanchable skin vs. stage 2 non-intact skin
What is the difference between palliative and hospice care?
Hospice the patient has 6 months or less to live.
A patient becomes lightheaded and weak when ambulating from lying down, what is the most common cause?
Orthostatic hypotension
Confidentiality prevents release of patient information to anyone except family members. T/F
False. Patient information can only be released to family after a patient has signed consent to do so.
Serosanguineous
The nurse is monitoring a patient on hospice who has received morphine, the patient is not in any distress but has another dose of morphine ordered. What is the most appropriate action?
Give the morphine as ordered.
The nurse needs to collect a sputum sample, when is the best time to collect?
In the morning.
What is the most important action for an employee to take to maintain a confidential health record?
Secure the computer and always lock or log off when leaving the computer.
What should the nurse monitor when a patient has a post op incision?
The wound edges, drainage amount, staple and sutures.
What are the differences in goals for a child who needs rehabilitation?
What are some interventions that can be performed instead of restraints?
Orientation to surroundings and reorientation, Frequent toileting, explain the routine and any procedures.
The governing body that determines scope of practice for RN's, LPN's and CNA's is?
The state board of nursing
What is the difference between evisceration and dehiscence?
Evisceration protrusion of abdominal organs
Dehiscence opening of suture line
Where does the rehabilitation process begin?
In the hospital setting
Basic physiologic needs include: (based on Maslow's)
Nutrition, Elimination and Sexuality
The purpose of a living will and advanced directives is....
provide care that aligns with the patient wishes.
How often should patients be turned to prevent pressure ulcers?
every 2 hours
What is the most common type of home health nursing?
Skilled nursing
To maintain sterile technique after a surgical scrub hands should be....
above elbows.