A staff nurse has demonstrated the ability to be competent as a participant in surveillance and investigation activities. What skills would you expect that nurse to possess? Select all that apply
a. The ability to identify appropriate data sources
b. The ability to communicate effectively using written reports
c. The ability to collaborate with community agencies
d. The ability to create a budget
ANS: A, C, D
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A physician has prescribed vasopressin to the client for regulating the reabsorption of water by the kidneys. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform after the administration of vasopressin?
A) Observe for and report any evidence of edema, such as dyspnea. B) Measure and record the client's abdominal girth every hour. C) Observe the client for blanching of the skin, abdominal cramps, and nausea. D) Weigh the client every day to obtain a baseline weight.
Which interventions would be provided by an employee assistance program (EAP) when an employee is suspected of having an alcohol abuse problem? (Select all that apply.)
a. A consultation with their immediate supervisor b. Referral to an alcohol abuse treatment program c. Financial help while at an alcohol treatment center d. Guarantee that one's job will be held until treatment is successful e. Evaluation of the employee's need for a leave of absence from their job
A nurse is obtaining a nasal swab on a patient to test for influenza. Which of the statements accurately describes a step in this procedure?
A) Put on sterile gloves. B) Ask patient to place chin on chest. C) Remove the swab from packaging by grasping the exposed end. D) Insert swab 5 cm into one naris and rotate against the anterior nasal mucosa
In the functional nursing model
A) care is provided through a system of direct assignment. B) one nurse plans out the care for a patient. C) a group works together to care for each patient. D) all of the above