In the United States during the 1970s, nursing practice included the use of granulated sugar to pack stage III and IV wounds based on the rationale that bacteria would be less invasive of new tissue formation
Over time, this method did not result in statistically significant increase in wound healing time as compared to use of normal saline wet packing. Research was begun to determine what packing method led to best wound healing. The 1970s practices provides an example of
a. nursing practice based on personal experience.
b. nursing practice based on research.
c. nursing practice based on untested theory.
d. nursing practice based on tested theory.
c. nursing practice based on untested theory.
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How may a newly licensed LPN/LVN practice?
a. Independently in a hospital setting b. With an experienced LPN/LVN c. Under the supervision of a physician or RN d. As a sole practitioner in a clinic setting
A 12-year-old boy relates that his left scrotum has a soft swollen mass. The scrotum is not painful on palpation. The left inguinal canal is without masses. The mass transilluminates with a penlight. This collection of symptoms is consistent with:
a. orchitis. b. a hydrocele. c. a rectocele. d. a scrotal hernia.
You notice a 7-year-old child who has begun thumb sucking during an extended hospitalization. According to the parents, this was not part of the child's usual behavior prior to hospitalization. Your response is:
A) Offer to color with the child as a diversion. B) Report this behavior to the child's doctor. C) Tell the child that "only babies suck their thumbs." D) Allow the thumb sucking and say nothing to the child.
Before beginning the exam, a student stops and reflects on the Five C's: content, confidence, control, common sense, and comparison. Which statement made by the student indicates her understanding of confidence?
a. "I know I can do this." b. "I just need to remember what I studied." c. "I just need to narrow down the right answer." d. "What do I think is the right answer?" e. "Relax, stay calm and focused."