Which of the following statements about a hospital bed is correct?
A) Keep the bed's wheels unlocked at all times.
B) The high-low feature on many beds must be operated manually.
C) Keep the side rails down unless the patient is a child or frail older adult.
D) Use the side rails as an attachment for tubes or straps.
B
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After a liver transplant, what nursing assessment best indicates that the transplanted liver is functioning?
A) Increased INR ratio B) Increased aminotransferase levels C) Unstable serum glucose levels D) Increasing bile drainage
The nurse is disappointed with not being able to provide educational materials in a non-English-speaking patient's primary language. What can the nurse do to serve as an advocate when providing culturally competent care?
A. Find or create materials to meet the patients' needs. B. Teach the patient in English. C. Provide educational materials written in English. D. Ask the physician to talk with the patient.
Which of the following best explains why job opportunities for occupational health nurses (OHNs) have continued to expand?
a. Federal legislation has required an OHN at any site with more than 50 employees. b. Legislation has required employers to engage in certain tasks, and nurses were the most expert at those tasks. c. Nurses have done an excellent job of describing the role and its benefits to the media. d. Nurses are able to document cost savings to employers.
When the LPN/LVN charge nurse makes rounds with the physician, which information should be called to the physician's attention?
a. The resident demonstrates a weight increase or decrease of 1 lb. b. The resident demonstrates a temperature elevation over 99° F. c. The resident demonstrates a reduced level of consciousness. d. The resident demonstrates a blood pressure over 120/80.