Which vascular assessment technique by the student nurse requires intervention by the supervising nurse?
A. Measuring capillary refill in the fingertips
B. Assessing pedal pulses by Doppler
C. Measuring blood pressure in both arms
D. Simultaneously palpating the bilateral carotids
Answer: D. Simultaneously palpating the bilateral carotids
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A newly licensed nurse has submitted an application, letter of interest, and résumé to the human resources department of a hospital and has an interview scheduled for next week. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?
1. Write down and memorize answers to questions that are typically asked. 2. Go to the organization and try to talk to some staff nurses. 3. Add additional information to the résumé. 4. Review the organization's website.
The reasonable person standard states that:
a. it takes a reasonable person to maintain a good relationship b. reasonable people tend to have reasonable children and make good partners c. it is used to demonstrate a breach of duty d. it is used by State Boards of Nursing to evaluate the male-female ratios according to clinical position
A home health nurse is precepting a new nurse during a routine wound care visit. The new nurse is assessing the client's wound and notes that the wound is showing signs and symptoms of infection. The client's spouse asks the new nurse how the wound looks
The new nurse responds by stating, "It looks fine," but the new nurse's face indicates a different story. When evaluating the new nurse, the preceptor should note that work is needed on which aspect of communication? A) Credibility B) Adaptability C) Timing and relevance D) Clarity and brevity