A new nurse employed at a community hospital is reading the organization's mission statement. The new nurse understands that this statement:
A. Describes the benefits available to employees
B. Outlines what the organization plans to accomplish
C. Identifies the policies and procedures of the organization
D. Defines the rules of the organization that the employees must follow
Ans: B. Outlines what the organization plans to accomplish
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For which of the following client skin conditions would the nurse use protective zinc oxide ointment?
1. Abrasion 2. Excessive dryness 3. Ammonia dermatitis 4. Erythema
A nurse asks the manager why the nursing staff seems to have the bulk of the responsibility for preventing errors in patient care. The manager explains that the primary reason nurses are best situated to recognize and prevent errors is because they
a. are leaders on the health care team. b. have refined communication skills. c. interact with patients so frequently. d. provide the majority of risky care.
A woman is to undergo an amnioinfusion. Which statement would be most appropriate to include when teaching the woman about this procedure?
A) "You'll need to stay in bed while you're having this procedure.". B) "We'll give you an analgesic to help reduce the pain.". C) "After the infusion, you'll be scheduled for a cesarean birth.". D) "A suction cup is placed on your baby's head to help bring it out.".
People older than 65 years need regular primary health care services to maintain health and prevent disabling chronic illness and life-threatening conditions. What is a health promotion service that can form the basis for a community nursing intervention?
A) Referral to existing national pharmacy assistance programs B) Continuous source of tertiary care C) Connection to acute illness support groups D) One-stop shopping for health care