A nurse asks you to inspect a person's closet and drawers. To protect yourself, you should:
a. Refuse to do it
b. Ask the nurse to do it instead
c. Ask a co-worker to be present with you during the inspection
d. Ask the family to inspect the closet and drawers themselves
C
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A nurse considers beneficence as the guiding ethical principle for nursing practice. Working within that framework, which action by the nurse best demonstrates that concept?
A. Administering a pain medication before therapy so that the patient can participate B. Allowing the patient to make informed choices as to his or her plan of care C. Promising a pain medication in 1 hour and returning with it on time D. Turning patients to prevent pressure sores, despite causing temporary discomfort
The staff educator is presenting a workshop on valvular disorders. When discussing the pathophysiology of aortic regurgitation the educator points out the need to emphasize that aortic regurgitation causes what?
A) Cardiac tamponade B) Left ventricular hypertrophy C) Right-sided heart failure D) Ventricular insufficiency
A 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has been admitted to the hospital for some tests. His condition is stable. The boy's mother remains with her son, but she is obviously exhausted and stressed. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Would you like me to bring you a blanket and pillow?" B) "You are doing such a wonderful job with your son." C) "He's in good hands; consider going home to get some sleep." D) "Are you planning to spend the night or to go home?"
Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail was an American nursing leader. To directly improve the health care system for Native Americans, she took which action as a first step?
A) Assessed the reservation's overall health, socioeconomic, and educational problems B) Collaborated for funding and supplies to modernize the health care delivery system C) Founded the Native American Association of Nursing to provide political voice D) Secured funding to help Native Americans to become professional nurses