A charge nurse who has evaluated a staff member is writing a plan of correction after
evaluation. What should the evaluator do when preparing this plan?
A) State potential consequences of deficiency to healthcare facility
B) State assistance provided by superiors in corrective actions
C) State time duration provided for improvement to the member
D) State the advantages of following the plan of assistance to the member
C
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The nurse working in the long-term care facility reviews a physician order that the nurse feels is unsafe. The physician is contacted and upholds the order. What should the nurse do?
1. Carry out the order and document the order was questioned with the physician. 2. Refuse to carry out the order and document the rationale for why it was not done. 3. Consult the RN supervisor and explain the situation and the physician's response. 4. Explain the dilemma to the patient and ask the patient to give permission for the order to be done.
The nurse assesses a slowing of the impulse transmission in the nervous system that results in:
a. hypertension. b. hearing deficit. c. decrease in tactile sensations. d. longer reaction time.
A nurse is administering morning medications to a number of patients on a medical unit. Which of the following medication regimens is most suggestive that the patient has a diagnosis of heart failure?
A) Antihypertensive, diuretic, antiplatelet aggregator B) Diuretic, ACE inhibitor, beta-blocker C) Anticoagulant, antihypertensive, calcium supplement D) Beta-blocker, potassium supplement, anticoagulant
A staff nurse is overheard saying that implementing the new software for the documentation system has been "painful." In which order should the manager review the change process with this nurse?
1. Develop a plan for change 2. Select and analyze the data 3. Prepare to handle resistance 4. Build a coalition of supporters 5. Provide a feedback mechanism 6. Help people prepare for change 7. Identify supporters and opposers 8. Identify the problem or opportunity 9. Evaluate effectiveness of the change 10. Collect necessary data and information