An RN working in the ICU is responsible to report to the charge nurse for the shift. The charge nurse is responsible to report to the nurse manager of the ICU. This is an example of what element of organizational design?
A) Work specialization
B) Chain of command
C) Span of control
D) Authority and responsibility
B
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1. Gown 2. Gloves 3. Mask 4. Gloves and gown at the same time
A 23-year-old female presents with episodic bilateral breast tenderness. Upon palpation, there are multiple areas of nodularity with no dominant breast mass and no tenderness, nipple, or skin changes. It is best to recommend:
A. Ultrasound of the breasts B. Mammogram of the breasts C. Fine needle aspiration of one nodule within a breast D. Diary of menstrual cycle and breast symptoms
The nurse assigned to an oncology unit reports that three of the patients with cancer do not have an appetite and have eaten little during the shift. What strategies can the nurse on the next shift use to increase her patients' appetites?
Select all that apply. a. Offer frequent, smaller meals. b. Keep the patients' rooms neat and clean. c. Provide or assist with frequent oral hygiene. d. Increase liquid intake with meals. e. Serve foods with little aroma.
The adult male patient with significant body hair is being prepared for abdominal surgery. The patient states his dad had the same surgery many years ago and was shaved prior to the procedure. The nurse would explain to the patient:
A) "That practice is no longer standard as shaving may cause breaks in the skin." B) "We no longer shave skin before procedures but we will apply a lotion that will remove the hair." C) "Your abdomen will be shaved in the operating room." D) "You will be shaved as well."