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100

What does it mean when a message is incongruent?

It means that behaviors do not match the message being sent.

100

According to Florence Nightingale, what factors affect the environment?

Temperature

Ventilation

Humidity

Lighting

Odor Control

Noise Control

100

What does RACE mean with regard to fires?

Rescue any patients

Activate the fire alarm

Contain the fire

Extinguish if possible

100

What is a substance that, when ingested, inhaled, absorbed, applied, injected, or developed within the body, may cause functional or structural disturbances?

A poison

100

When are protective devices used?

As a last resort

200

What does it mean to "offer self"?

To tell the patient, "I'm here to listen."

200

What does the SAFER Acronym stand for with regard to avoiding alarm fatigue?

Staff education

Attach bed alarm to call light system

Frequently reefvaluate need

Educate patient and family

Round on patients regularly

200

What is a biologic agent, chemical, or condition (such as unsecured laboratory procedures) that can be harmful to a person's health?

A biohazard

200

Even in an emergency room, what does the nurse do to find the antidote to a poison?

Call Poison Control 

200

What is the most common cause of noise pollution in a facility?

The people

300

What should be considered when using therapeutic touch?

The patient's cultural and personal feelings about being touched by a stranger.

300

Why is smoking never allowed with oxygen in use?

It could spark a fire

300

Name some biologic agents that can be spread through bioterrorism.

Anthrax

Botulism

Plague

Small pox

300

What are the principles related to the use of protective devices?

Must help patient or be needed for continuation of therapy

Use least amount

Obtain written order

Apply snugly but not tightly

Remove and change their position every 2 hours along with passive ROM

300

Nursing care that uses the best research evidence coupled with the clinical expertise of the clinician, considering the values of the patient.

Evidence-based practice

400

When communicating with older adults, what must the nurse do?

Try not to speak too quickly

Allow more time for the person to process

Face the person so they can read lips

Be certain hearing aid is on if they wear one

Position yourself on the side with better hearing

Touch patient's arm of shoulder to get their attention

400

What type of fire extinguisher is for an electrical fire?

Type C

400
The release of pathogenic microorganisms into a community to achieve political and/or military goals.

Bioterrorism

400

How do you know a device is not too tightly applied to the patient?

You should be able to fit your index and middle fingers between the patient and the device

400

How does the practical nurse provide direct patient care?

Under the direct supervision of an RN, advanced practice RN, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist.

500

What does giving advice to a patient do?

Places the focus on the nurse rather than the patient.

500

What does the acronym PASS mean with regard to fire extinguisher use?

Pull the pin

Aim at the base of the fire

Squeeze the trigger

Sweep side to side

500

What can occur if a person has been exposed to a high dose of radiation over a short period of time?

Acute radiation sickness (ARS)

500

What is the most frequent cause of injury for the older adult patient in an acute care facility?

Falls

500

The educational ladder in nursing progresses from the nursing assistant to the advanced practice nurse.  TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE

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