One of the goals of an ICU is that all nurses be certified in a specialty. What is the most significant benefit that specialty certification has been shown to have?
A) Usually results in a pay raise in forward-thinking agencies
B) Can take the place of continued education and is less expensive
C) Validates and recognizes development of personal excellence
D) Adds a cachet to one's résumé and achievement records
C
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A patient in the emergency department has a heart rate of 140 beats per minute. Which nursing interventions are indicated?
1. Assess the patient's temperature. 2. Administer atropine. 3. Present a calm demeanor. 4. Assess the patient for pain. 5. Prepare for intubation.
After giving the first dose of any antihypertensive drug for heart failure, what action must be taken for a hospitalized patient's safety?
a. Recheck the drug order for accuracy. b. Ensure that the call light is within reach. c. Place a wheelchair in the patient's room. d. Raise all four side rails on the patient's bed.
A nurse is working in the delivery room. Which action is priority immediately after birth?
a. Open the airway. b. Determine gestational age. c. Monitor infant-parent interactions. d. Promote parent-newborn physical contact.
A patient has been given instructions about a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which patient statement indicates further teaching is needed?
A. "I should be able to go home within a day after the procedure." B. "I will tell the nurse if I feel nauseated after surgery." C. "I will probably have bandages over the puncture sites." D. "I am glad I won't need to have an open cholecystectomy."