The Institute of Medicine report titled, Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality (2003) identified core competencies for all clinicians. These competencies include the ability to:
a. Identify errors and hazards in care
b. work in interdisciplinary teams
c. use evidence-based practice
d. utilize informatics
e. all of the above
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(Record your answer using a whole number.) ___ mL/hr
Which nursing interventions are indicated when measuring pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)?
1. Use a volume of no more than 1.25 mL to inflate the balloon. 2. Pull back on the syringe to deflate the balloon. 3. Leave the balloon slightly inflated to maintain integrity. 4. Maintain balloon inflation for 3 to 5 minutes to obtain a stable reading. 5. If there is any resistance during inflation do not continue.
What would be considered the most important indicator of a positive self-image in an older adult living in a long-term care facility?
a. Feeding self independently b. Maintaining urinary continence c. Having family visitors every week d. Neat grooming and wearing fresh clothing
A client is severely injured, sustaining a full-thickness circumferential burn to the left leg, after passing out as a result of drinking alcohol and falling into a fire while on a camping trip. In report, the nurse is told that the client has just signed consent for amputation of the limb and that the procedure is scheduled for tomorrow. While caring for the client, the nurse notes that the client is upset and withdrawn. What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?
A. Reflecting back to the client that he appears upset B. Letting the client have some time alone to grieve the impending loss of the limb C. Reminding the client that the injury was a result of alcohol abuse and referring him for counseling D. Informing the health care provider of the client's depression and requesting medication to assist the client in coping with the diagnosis