The clinical nurse is assessing the cardiovascular status of a newborn. Which of the following findings indicates adequate systemic circulation?
A) Capillary refill in 2 seconds
B) Capillary refill in 4 seconds
C) Capillary refill in 6 seconds
D) Capillary refill in 9 seconds
A
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Which statement describes the primary purpose of an incident report?
a. This report is used by nurse managers to discipline the nurse for her errors. b. It is imperative that this report be kept in the patient's medical record in case of a lawsuit. c. A copy should be provided to the patient to promote open communication. d. This report is used by risk management to prevent the incident from reoccurring.
Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in mania?
A) Serotonin B) Norepinephrine C) Acetylcholine D) Dopamine
A patient complaining of back pain tells the nurse that he needs several refills on any prescription since he takes the medication more frequently than prescribed. What should this information suggest to the nurse?
1. The patient has lost control over the consumption of the pain medication. 2. The patient is impulsive. 3. The patient uses the pain medication to fit in with a peer group. 4. The patient uses the pain medication to overcome low self-esteem.
The acute care nurse finds that it is increasingly difficult to provide effective education to patients. What changes in healthcare have contributed to this difficulty? Select all that apply
1. Patients have difficulty understanding new medical technology. 2. Patients are much sicker while they are hospitalized. 3. Nurses don't use good time management skills when planning education sessions. 4. There are fewer quality educational resources available for patients. 5. Patients don't stay in the hospital as long.