A nurse states, I know I am cleaner than most of my patients. What does this statement indicate?
a. cultural assimilation
b. racism
c. ethnocentrism
d. sterotyping
Ans: c. ethnocentrism
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a. Gently replace the bowel into the abdo-minal cavity. b. Place a sterile wrapped sandbag on the abdomen to prevent further evisceration. c. Place the patient in a high Fowler position to allow the bowel to drop back into the abdominal cavity. d. Cover the bowel with a moist saline dressing.
A baccalaureate-prepared nurse is applying for a nurse practitioner position. The nurse is
A) Well educated and can perform these duties B) Able to practice as a nurse practitioner C) Educated to practice only with pediatric patients D) Practicing beyond his scope according to licensure
During orientation to an emergency department, the nurse educator would be concerned if the new nurse listed which of the following as a risk factor for impaired thermoregulation?
a. Impaired cognition b. Occupational exposure c. Physical agility d. Temperature extremes
Barriers to patient education the nurse considers in implementing a teaching plan include which factor?
a. Family resources b. High school education c. Hunger and pain d. Need perceived by patient