The nurse is assessing a patient with a spinal cord injury in the ICU. The patient is completely paralyzed from the waist down but has sensation in his shoulders, chest, arms, and hands. He has no control of his bowel or bladder
Which of the following are possible sites for this patient's injury, given his loss of function? Select all that apply.
A) C4
B) C7
C) T3
D) T7
E) T12
F) L4
B, E
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A 60-year-old male arrives at the hospital for his knee replacement. A nursing professional greets him at the room, takes his history, and performs a preoperative assessment
Then the man is taken to surgery and the same nursing professional assists in the surgery and even closes the incision. What type of nursing professional did the client encounter today? A) Nurse Practitioner B) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist C) Clinical Nurse Specialist D) Registered Nurse First Assistant
The nurse educator is reviewing asepsis with the nursing students. Based on information provided, which is the best response by the student nurse about medical asepsis?
A) Minimizes or eliminates pathogenic organisms B) Practice of reducing the number of microorganisms C) Aims to destroy all organisms D) Is used in the care of surgical clients
Flossing begins:
a. When two baby teeth touch b. When all permanent teeth have erupted. c. When the child starts school d. During the teenage years
A nurse is asked by a co-worker why patient education/teaching is important. Which statements will the nurse share with the co-worker? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Patient education is an essential component of safe, patient-centered care." b. "Patient education is a standard for professional nursing practice." c. "Patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice." d. "Patient teaching is documented and part of the chart." e. "Patient education is not effective with children." f. "Patient teaching can increase health care costs."