When lifting a heavy patient or object,
A. bend at the waist.
B. use your strong leg muscles.
C. keep your feet close together.
D. avoid close contact.
Answer: B
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A nurse is seeking consultation on strategies to cope with the potential for burnout while working on a psychiatric unit. Which of the following strategies demonstrates the nurse's ability to reduce the occurrence of burnout?
1. Focus on paperwork when the stress of listening to the clients becomes too much. 2. Pursue personal needs for social interactions during days off. 3. Take breaks often to relieve internal stress signals. 4. Maintain an accurate awareness of each client's needs throughout inpatient stays.
An elderly patient, while being seen in an urgent care facility for a possible respiratory infection, asks the nurse if Medicare is going to cover the cost of the visit. What information can the nurse give the patient to help allay her concerns?
A) Medicare has a copayment for many of the services it covers. This requires the patient to pay a part of the bill. B) Medicare pays for 100% of the cost for acute-care services, so the cost of the visit will be covered. C) Medicare will only pay the cost for acute-care services if the patient has a very low income. D) Medicare will not pay for the cost of acute-care services so the patient will be billed for the services provided.
What actions will help prepare the graduate nurse for testing success? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dress comfortably. b. Stay up late for last-minute studying. c. Eat a balanced breakfast. d. Have identification needed for entrance into the exam. e. Celebrate your success with friends the night before.
Ketone bodies cause
A) abnormally low blood sugar. B) a chemical imbalance. C) signs of hypoglycemia. D) nervousness and shakiness.