When a new patient is admitted, the nursing assistant is responsible for
A. Scheduling laboratory tests and x-rays.
B. Obtaining orders from the doctor about the patient's care.
C. Preparing the room and taking vital signs, height, and weight.
D. Preparing the patient to move to another health care facility.
Answer: C
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A) A suicide attempt B) Suicide planning C) A suicide threat D) Suicidal ideation
During a physical examination, a male client reports discharge from the urinary meatus. The discharge is not visible to the nurse. The nurse would first instruct the client to:
1. Strip the penis to bring discharge to the meatus for culture. 2. Return to the clinic when the discharge occurs. 3. Go to the emergency department for further testing. 4. Continue to watch for other signs of sexually transmitted diseases.
When providing hand and fingernail care, the hands should be soaked in warm water for
A. 5 minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. 20 minutes. D. 30 minutes.
A professional nurse committed to the principle of autonomy would be careful to:
a. Provide the information and support a patient needed to make decisions to advance her own interests. b. Treat each patient fairly, trying to give everyone his or her due. c. Keep any promises made to a patient or another professional caregiver. d. Avoid causing harm to a patient.