You page the orthopedic surgeon. Use SBAR (situation, background, assessment,
recommendation) to address patient status.
What will be an ideal response?
S: K.B. is a 16-year-old girl who called you into the room because of sudden pain in her right leg.
B: K. is 3 days postoperative after ORIF of her right femur and fracture of right humerus from skiing
accident. She recently returned to the surgical unit from PICU after decline in mental status
related to head injury.
A: She has sudden-onset severe pain (rated as 10 of 10) in the right lower leg, increased edema,
diminished pedal pulses, and tingling.
R: I will have a cast cutter available at the bedside. I will administer pain medication and await your
arrival.
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a. 0.8 mL b. 0.5 mL c. 2.0 mL d. 8.0 mL
The nurse is planning on providing primary intervention education for patients at risk for suicide. Which role will the nurse most likely assume?
1. Teaching first responders the signs of increased risk for suicide 2. Teaching a group of parents about the signs of suicidal gestures 3. Teaching a patient about re-establishing a healthy sense of self 4. Teaching community members about resources available to prevent a suicide attempt
Which of the following is a measure taken to protect healthcare workers from being charged with battery?
A) The client's signed release is obtained for presentations. B) The nurse uses initials instead of names in written reports. C) Clients sign a written consent before undergoing any kind of procedure. D) The nurse draws bedside curtains while giving personal care.
What is a legal document that permits an individual to offer special skills and knowledge to the public in a particular jurisdiction when such practice would otherwise be unlawful?
A) License B) Institutional licensure C) ANA certificate D) ANA licensure examination