Identify the earliest indications that a nurse may be experiencing burnout
a. Alcohol abuse
b. Physical complaints
c. Attitude that work is to be tolerated
d. Feelings of helplessness and guilt
C
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The literature review section of a research report should conclude with a critical evaluation of current evidence on the problem of interest
A) True B) False
The daughter of an older adult patient who has just returned from surgery is distressed about her father's pale, cold hands and feet. The nurse covers the patient with an extra blanket and responds:
1. "Don't be concerned. It is quite cold in the operating room. Your dad will be warm in a minute." 2. "Older patients like your dad get a little ‘shocky' during surgery." 3. "When patients have blood loss during surgery, superficial vessels close off tem-porarily, making for cold extremities." 4. "We are watching the disturbed circulation in your dad's hands and feet very carefully."
While performing a focused assessment, a nurse listens to a patient's heart and lung sounds. This is an example of an assessment technique called
1. Palpation. 2. Inspection. 3. Percussion. 4. Auscultation.
The nurse teaching a client with narcolepsy should include the
a. importance of avoiding caffeine. b. need to increase exercise. c. proper way to use continuous positive-airway pressure (CPAP). d. recommendation to take regular naps.