What should be included at the end of the documentation entry in an individual's record?
a. A signature.
b. A designation.
c. A name.
d. All of the above.
d
The signature, name and designation of the staff member
must follow every entry in the individual's record.
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A. Take her hands away from her ears and hold her hands in a sympathetic manner. B. Leave her alone as she most likely wants privacy. C. Make eye contact with her and ask her what is going on. D. Leave the room and call the charge nurse to determine if she needs an adjustment in her medication.
A nurse practicing in the early 1900s was awarded a permissive license. These licenses:
a. were voluntary; however, a nurse who failed the exam could not use the title RN. b. required a maximum of 1 year of formalized nurse training. c. allowed nurses who did not pass the licensure exam to still practice. d. allowed nurses the choice of taking a written or oral licensure exam.
Which historical event caused dramatic changes in home care nursing?
a. Passage of Medicare legislation b. Establishment of Visiting Nurse Associations c. Creation of the Montefiore Hospital Home Care Program d. Provision of funds by the Civil Works Administration
The nurse has administered naloxone (Narcan) intravenously to a client receiving morphine experiencing respiratory depression. Which should the nurse anticipate?
A. A peak effect of 10 to 20 minutes B. An onset of action of 1 to 2 minutes C. An onset of action of 2 to 5 minutes D. A peak effect of 5 to 10 minutes