The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a patient who has a history of asthma. The nurse should be aware that the most common signs of asthma are what?
A) Shallow respirations
B) Increased A-P diameter
C) Bilateral wheezes
D) Rhonchi in the lower bases
C
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A nurse assesses a Protestant ethic is in place with a family of a dying patient. Taking this into consideration what feelings should the nurse be sure to respect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Independence b. Privacy c. Open expressions of grief d. Repression of feelings e. Toughing it out
An RN has been working in the division for 1 year and has settled comfortably into an efficient, safe, and organized routine for each shift; however, whenever an urgent issue arises, the nurse feels uncomfortable
It is most likely that this nurse is functioning at which skill level? a. Novice b. Proficient c. Competent d. Expert
Which of the following medications is the treatment of choice for trichomonas?
a. Metranidazole c. Diflucan b. Ceftriaxone d. Doxycycline
Which of the following is most commonly identified as the primary reason for using UAP in acute-care settings?
A) Control of nursing shortage B) Improved time management C) Cost containment D) Improved staff mix