The ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) is an organization that recognizes excellence in nursing in hospitals. Which outcome would be expected by an institution receiving Magnet Hospital status? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nurses as teachers
b. Quality nursing leadership
c. Better salaries for staff
d. Increased use of UAPs
e. Quality of care
f. Community relationships
ANS: A, B, E, F
A, B, E, and F are characteristics developed by ANCC to accredit hospitals through their nursing care performance. C and D are not characteristics used to acquire Magnet status.
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1. "There usually is not that much pain associated with burns, so the areas that hurt are those that might be infected." 2. "Deeper burns release more endorphins because of increased tissue damage, which lessens pain." 3. "Deeper full-thickness burns damage nerve pathways, which interrupt the pain message from reaching the brain." 4. "Deeper partial thickness burns damage nerve pathways, which interrupt the pain message from reaching the brain."
Which statements best describe an anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anxiety is expressed in ineffective ways. b. Coping mechanisms are used to deal with anxiety. c. Coping mechanisms do not relieve anxiety. d. Defense mechanisms are used occasionally.
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1. Administer prescribed analgesic. 2. Ask the child's parents if they think the child is hurting. 3. Reassess the child in 15 minutes to see if the pain rating has changed. 4. Do nothing, since the child appears to be resting.
Which nursing intervention most effectively assists mentally ill clients to work towards recovery?
A) Encourage clients to exercise control in their relationships with professionals and in their own lives. B) Let clients know when the nurse is frustrated with their progress. C) Keep client away from other clients with mental illness. D) Inform clients when the nurse believes they should be making progress.