Patient surveys convey that they are uncertain about who is the registered nurse (RN)
The CEO makes a decision that mandates that white nursing caps will be worn by all RNs and blue nursing caps by all licensed practical nurses to differentiate professional nurses and occupational nurses from nurse's aides and other ancillary staff. Which type of power does this represent? a. Centralized
b. Decentralized
c. Nonparticipative
d. Participative
A
This is an example of centralized power. The CEO makes a top-down decision.
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A client diagnosed with mitral insufficiency has a murmur with a musical quality over the apex of the heart. The nurse recognizes that this is caused by:
1. Regurgitation of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium. 2. Regurgitation of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium. 3. Enlargement of the right ventricle due to increased pressure in the right atrium. 4. Regurgitation of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.
Nursing interventions would include use of which medication for a child with eczema?
1. Hydrocortisone ointment 1% 2. Nystatin topical ointment 3. Lotrimin ointment 4. Silvadene cream
During a previous well-child visit, the nurse reviews the importance of immunizations for the preschool-age child with the parents. Which outcome indicates that the nurse's instruction to the parents has been effective?
A) Child has all immunizations up to date. B) Parents plan to have the child receive needed immunizations within a year. C) Child began to cry during an immunization, and the decision was made to try again later. D) Primary care physician changed the appointment for immunizations to another day in a month.
The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with myotonic dystrophy. For what health problems should the nurse assess this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. hair loss 2. cataracts 3. long extremities 4. spinal deformities 5. significant muscle wasting