A registered nurse is admitting a 65-year-old patient into the hospital for acute pancreatitis. As part of the admission process she asks if the patient has an advance directive. The patient states that he is not sure
Which of the following is considered an advance directive? A. Power of attorney
B. Living will
C. Legal will
D. Organ donation card
B
Many times the decision regarding lifesaving treatment is in writing in the patient's living will or advance directive. Living wills are documents instructing the physician or health care provider to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures in a patient who is terminally ill. If the patient has executed a durable power of attorney for health care, the document will designate an individual who is able to give consent for health care treatment when the patient is no longer able.
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a. infection control. b. supporting self-care. c. nutritional education. d. maintaining high fluid intake.
When the mother of a newborn with a cleft lip or a cleft palate decides to bottle feed, the nurse will have the mother to first try:
a. the breast c. a special nipple designed for clefts b. a regular nipple and bottle d. a special bottle
A nurse assesses an older adult's abstract thinking ability. Which of the following questions is most appropriate?
A) "Do you know why you are in hospital right now?" B) "What do a dog and a cat have in common?" C) "What goals do you have for your treatment and recovery?" D) "What would you do if you found a stamped, addressed letter on the ground?"
The LPN/LVN participates in an in-service about cost containment within the health care facility. Which action(s) demonstrate understanding of cost-containment principles? (Select all that apply.)
a. Telling patients to limit their usage of supplies. b. Asking the UAP to ensure correct charges for patient care items. c. Only using necessary items for patient care. d. Charging for extra patient care items that the patient may take home upon discharge. e. Documenting supplies used for patients in their patient care record.