A forensic nurse is most likely to collaborate with which professional?
a. Social worker
b. Corrections officer
c. Clinic manager
d. Dietician
B
Forensic nurses collaborate with corrections officers and law enforcement, epidemiologists, emergency department providers, psychiatric practitioners, and public health nurses.
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The nurse is reviewing safety concerns throughout the lifespan. List the following in order of appropriate age, from youngest to oldest. Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice
1. Encourage counseling for issues with addiction coping Choice 2. Teach about stranger danger Choice 3. Reinforce importance of safety restraints in the vehicle Choice 4. Make certain walkways, stairways are well lighted, uncluttered Choice 5. Teach safety rules for recreational and sports activities Choice 6.
The nurse witnesses the client going through another client's clothing without asking permission. The nurse is aware that this is an example of:
a. abuse c. battery b. assault d. malpractice
The nurse is preparing to admit a patient from the emergency department. The transferring nurse reports that the patient is obese
The nurse has been overweight at one time and works very hard now to maintain a healthy weight. She immediately thinks to herself, "I know I tend to feel negatively about obese people; I figure if I can stop eating, they should be able to. I must remember how very difficult that is, and be very careful not to be judgmental of this patient." This best illustrates: 1) Theoretical knowledge. 2) Self-knowledge. 3) Using reliable resources. 4) Use of the nursing process.
During an assessment, the nurse notes the anterior fontanel of a 5 month old is open. This finding:
1. Is abnormal, and the doctor should be immediately notified. 2. Is abnormal at this age, and a head circumference should be done prior to calling the doctor. 3. Is normal at this age. 4. Is normal and should close by the age of two.