In determining which patient is to be transferred from the CCU to make room for a new admission, the nurse considers the relative benefit of continued CCU care related to eventual outcomes for each patient and compares them
The nurse does not consider factors such as ethnicity or socioeconomic status. This situation is an example of application of which ethical principle?
A) Paternalism
B) Veracity
C) Beneficence
D) Justice
D
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An echocardiogram reveals an ejection fraction of 55%. On the basis of this information, the patient's cardiac function is
a. adequate. c. moderately decreased. b. mildly decreased. d. severely decreased.
The nursing staff working on the dementia unit of a long-term care facility are informed that the entire unit will be redecorated in the next two weeks. Nursing staff tell the nurse manager that this will be a problem for the patients
What particular patient need is addressed by the staff nurse's concern? 1. A stable environment 2. Patient comfort 3. Scheduling of admissions 4. Patient safety
The family of an older client asks the nurse how the stairways and hallways in the home may be enhanced to promote safety. In addition to extra lighting, the nurse recommends the use of paint and decorations that are:
1. Red and yellow 2. Black and white 3. Brown and green 4. Blue and purple
MC The March of Dimes has instituted a public awareness campaign to decrease premature births. It has also conducted media campaigns to raise public awareness of this health problem in addition to research about prematurity and government
lobbying efforts. Official government efforts to address prematurity include research and public awareness. The March of Dimes is a voluntary agency. The primary emphasis of the March of Dimes campaign is on: A. Funding, research, and education. B. Education, policy development, and funding. C. Research, education, and policy development. D. Policy development, research, and public health practice.