To ensure jess remains free from infection, which responsibility is best to delegate to a UAP?
a. teach jess about the signs of infection that should be reported
b. observe the catheter insertion site for inflammation
c. obtain and record vs every 4 hrs
d. clean the catheter insertion site every 72 hrs
Answer: c. obtain and record vs every 4 hrs
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Shared governance has far-reaching implications for today's health care environment. Patients benefit due to (select all that apply):
a. quicker responses at the point of service. b. more committed health care professionals. c. a more stringent model of health care ser-vice. d. better decisions being made by upper management. e. nurses being more assured, confident pa-tient advocates.
What is the purpose of using a sleep diary?
1) Identify sleep–rest patterns over a 1-year period. 2) Note the trend in sleep–wakefulness patterns over a 2-week period. 3) Note typical sleep habits and most common daily routines. 4) Examine the patterns of sleep during the night and naps during the day.
A nurse responds to a "code blue" in her healthcare facility. Which of the following interventions should be performed first in this situation?
A) Assess the patient. B) Perform the ABCs of CPR. C) Perform defibrillation. D) Check the patient's wish to be resuscitated.
When nurses are confronted with ethical dilemmas that challenge their values and beliefs, what is the best source to rely on to make the right decision?
a. Personal religious beliefs b. Hospital chaplain c. Family interactions d. Belief in patient advocacy