A nurse is assisting a surgeon who will be performing a tonsillectomy. The nurse is able to identify from the descriptor ectomy that the procedure involves
1. Removal.
2. Separation.
3. Creating an opening.
4. Uprooting and replanting.
ANS: 1
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A) Botulism B) Smallpox C) Rubella D) Anthrax
Which concept should the nurse keep in mind when developing a care plan for a patient with conductive hearing loss?
A) Conductive hearing loss is due to problems in the inner ear. B) The volume of sound that reaches the inner ear is increased. C) Sound is processed normally by the inner ear. D) Hearing loss of this type is due to problems in the cerebral cortex.
When preparing for a performance appraisal, a nurse is asked to reflect upon how he has demonstrated respect for cultural diversity in his practice. Which statement reflects a good understanding of cultural competence in his practice?
a. He says he is respectful of his colleagues and does not identify when they are discriminatory, as this is up to them to determine. b. He says he is respectful of patients when they are not of the same cultural background as he is, but refuses to care for the patient. c. He says he has participated in a learning session on communication skills and cultural norms. d. He says he has read about learning sessions on communication skills and cultural norms.
What role will the nurse play in transferring a client to a long-term care facility?
A) Provide a verbal report to the nurse at the long-term care facility on the client, the hospital care, and the client's current condition. B) Assure that the client's original chart accompanies the client. C) Arrange for the client's belongings to remain at the hospital until discharge from the long-term care facility. D) Inform the client that transferring should be a stress-free situation.