Where does the nurse attach the sensor probe of the pulse oximeter to measure a patient's oxygen saturation?
a. The chest over the patient's heart
b. Over the patient's abdominal aorta
c. Over the patient's radial pulse
d. Around the patient's index finger nail
ANS: D
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Which items are included in the IOM six aims for improvement? (Select all that apply.)
a. safe b. patient-centered c. innovative d. effective
The parent of an infant with colic tells the nurse, "All this baby does is scream at me; it is a constant worry." What is the nurse's best action?
a. Encourage the parent to verbalize feelings. b. Encourage the parent not to worry so much. c. Assess the parent for other signs of inadequate parenting. d. Reassure the parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.
Which of the following is MOST likely to be an effective intervention strategy for clients who have survived a community crisis?
a. anxiety medication b. a support group c. psychotherapy d. relocation to another community
A patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness died suddenly at age 52. The patient lived in the community for 5 years without relapse and held supported employment the past 6 months. The distressed family asks, "How could this happen?"
Which response by the nurse accurately reflects research and addresses the family's question? a. "A certain number of people die young from undetected diseases, and it's just one of those sad things that sometimes happen." b. "Mentally ill people tend to die much younger than others, perhaps because they do not take as good care of their health, smoke more, or are overweight." c. "We will have to wait for the autopsy to know what happened. There were some medical problems, but we were not expecting death." d. "We are all surprised. The patient had been doing so well and saw the nurse every other week."