As part of the admitting process for a child on the pediatric unit, the nurse instills a small amount of saline into the nose, aspirates and then places the solution into a sterile specimen container. Why was this done?
A) Diagnose an infection
B) Clear the nasal passages
C) Remove a foreign body
D) Detect the presence of old blood
Ans: A
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A patient with multiple sclerosis is seen by the home health nurse and complains of severe fatigue. What is the best suggestion by the nurse to help diminish the effects of fatigue?
a. Relaxing in a warm bath b. Performing deep-breathing exercises c. Scheduling rest periods during the day d. Including daily-dose multivitamins
Which of the following statements BEST describes the teaching—learning process?
a. It follows the distinct order of the nursing process, with each step of the process separate and without repetition. b. It requires formal blocks of learning time that are planned during the shift. c. It is a continuous activity that occurs during hospitalization and beyond. d. It ends at the point of discharge.
A nurse passes by a computer screen that has patient information that can be seen by visitors. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?
a. Leave the computer screen alone. b. Try to find the nurse caring for this pa-tient. c. Document this situation on an incident report. d. Close the computer screen.
When discussing nutritional needs with the caretaker of an elderly client, the nurse should explain that there are many sources of water in foods which can be included when assessing the daily water intake
An example of this is adding about 100 ml water to the total daily intake that is contained in: 1. An apple. 2. One slice of bread. 3. One cup of pasta. 4. Ten French fries.