Although awake and alert, a patient who has experienced a neurologic insult is having difficulty maintaining a patent airway and requires frequent jaw thrust maneuvers. What neurologic damage is this finding most closely associated with?
A) High cervical spinal cord lesion
B) Cerebral infarction of the brain stem
C) Damage to the eighth cranial nerve
D) Damage to the second and third cranial nerves
A
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All members of the nurse manager's staff have attended classes that emphasized appropriate system access, input device use, potential harmful effects associated with incorrect data, data verification techniques, and error correction
They received a certificate indicating proficiency in the use of the input device and computer systems. These staff members will not require additional training unless the technology changes significantly. Which of the following suggests that this statement is false? 1. Continuing education is only necessary with significant changes. 2. Continuing education should be consistent. 3. Continuing education should be performed when time permits. 4. Continuing education is essential for point-of-care staff only.
The two young people were smiling as the nurse brought in their new baby in preparation for leaving the hospital and going home. What do the new parents need?
A. A diaper bag filled with formula, baby product brochures, and lots of discount coupons B. A list of nearby stores that sell baby products and often have a gift for new parents C. Anticipatory guidance on parenting and time management D. Largest container possible of disposable diapers
A patient is recovering from several hours of orthopedic surgery. During an assessment of the patient's lower legs, the nurse will monitor for signs of acute venous symptoms
Signs of acute venous symptoms include which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Intense, sharp pain, with the deep muscle tender to the touch b. Aching, tired pain, with a feeling of fullness c. Pain that is worse at the end of the day d. Sudden onset e. Warm, red, and swollen calf f. Pain that is relieved with elevation of the leg
A nurse manager is directing a team of staff nurses working to solve a clinical problem using evidence-based practice (EBP)
Which manager statements would direct these nurses to the forms of strongest clinical evidence? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "We may find studies that use only one group of subjects." 2. "Look for articles that report on how to use evidence in other clinical situations." 3. "The studies we want are built around the scientific approach to solving problems." 4. "Our focus should be on studies that use both experimental and control groups to determine intervention effectiveness." 5. "Many articles will have information reported by someone who is an expert in the field."