An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic. Based on the various tools available to her, which of the following should she bring to her interview to best present her skills?
a. Résumé
b. Annual evaluations
c. Portfolio
d. Patient advocacy project
ANS: C
A portfolio enables prospective employers to view evidence of significant achievements and responsibilities that would be pertinent to the position.
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a. can prevent a heart attack brought on by the stress to the heart." b. helps get rid of extra fluid in the body." c. helps the heart to not work so hard." d. treats the chest pain that goes along with pulmonary edema."
While conducting a health history, the nurse notes that the patient is demonstrating positive signs of schizophrenia. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
1. Disorganized sentence structure 2. Kicking the nurse 3. Not responding to questions 4. Difficulty following instructions 5. Stating that God wants the patient to go home
In the development of a literature review, the most effective source of information for nursing research is which of the following?
A) New England Journal of Medicine B) Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature C) Journal of Nursing Research D) American Journal of Nursing
A nurse is developing nursing diagnoses for a group of patients. Which nursing diagnoses will the nurse use? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anxiety related to barium enema b. Impaired gas exchange related to asthma c. Impaired physical mobility related to incisional pain d. Nausea related to adverse effect of cancer medication e. Risk for falls related to nursing assistive personnel leaving bedrail down