Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)?
a. To test and license LPN/LVNs.
b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice.
c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN.
d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement.
B
While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result of the NPA, the pri-mary purpose of the NPA of each state defines the scope of nursing practice in that state.
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Which intervention is most appropriate in this situation? a. Encourage her to join in on a group activity and actively participate in the activity with her until she feels more comfortable on her own. b. Keep encouraging her to participate in the group activity. c. Offer her rewards, such as extended television privileges, for joining in a group activity. d. Offer her support as she tries to become more involved in activities.
A medical inpatient who is being counseled for somatoform pain disorder states he believes his pain is the result of an undiagnosed injury
He adds that he is unable to adhere to his plan for care, which involves performing his own activities of daily living, walking 20 minutes daily, and using pain medication only at bedtime. Which behavior, as charted by staff, would most suggest that he is responding to interventions? a. "Patient bathed himself and did not seek analgesics this shift.". b. "Up ad lib, complains of minor pain but ‘trying to do without' pain meds.". c. "Patient agrees to try acetaminophen (Tylenol) in place of narcotics.". d. "Patient states he is feeling better and is ready to leave the hospital.".
What are some recommendations for self-care for nurses in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wash hands consistently. b. Use sharps disposal containers. c. Use adequate help or mechanical devices for lifting d. Demand mental health screening for all visitors and patients e. Reduce the need for working double shifts.
A patient who has just lost her spouse asks the nurse how long it will be until she feels like living again. The nurse realizes this patient has to work through which phases of the grieving process according to Bowlby?
Select all that apply. 1. denial 2. despair 3. detachment 4. protest 5. restitution