What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?
a. Relies on more experienced nurses for guidance
b. Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically
c. Can see the whole picture and recognizes subtle changes in condition
d. Recognizes patterns and responds automatically
ANS: B
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One day she sees an inmate who reminds her of the perpetrator's girlfriend and has a flashback, during which she attacks the inmate. Correction officers place her in restraints per the jail's protocol. Which short-term response by the nurse would likely be most therapeutic? a. Support the use of restraints as needed to control violent outbursts and assure the safety of all inmates. b. Plan to meet with the patient to debrief her and help her calm after she is released from the required period of restraint. c. Contact a supervisor authorized to make an exception to the restraint policy and explain that an alternate response is needed to calm this particular inmate. d. Confront the corrections officers who initiated the restraints, explain the inappropriateness of this action, and request the inmate's release.
The nurse is reviewing the health history of a newly admitted patient and reads that the patient has been previously diagnosed with exostoses. How should the nurse accommodate this fact into the patient's plan of care?
A) The nurse should perform the Rinne and Weber tests. B) The nurse should arrange for audiometry testing as soon as possible. C) The nurse should collaborate with the pharmacist to assess for potential ototoxic medications. D) No specific assessments or interventions are necessary to addressing exostoses.
What dietary recommendations should the nurse make to an older adult male regarding intake of linoleic acid?
1. It is so widely available in foods that it is not a concern for healthy adults 2. A minimum of 10 grams a day is required for good health 3. It should be no more than 5% to 8% of daily caloric intake 4. About 17 grams per day will be sufficient
A patient who was held hostage for 12 hours by a carjacker now repeatedly states, “I can’t believe it happened to me!” while admitting to feeling anxious and being afraid of strangers and of ever driving again. The nurse’s interventions should target: (Select all that apply.)
a. denial.
b. anxiety.
c. confusion.
d. self-efficacy.
e. suicide potential.