Which of the following defines the scope of practice for nursing?
a. Hospital policies c. State board of nursing
b. State Nurse Practice Act d. State Department of Health
B
These standards of practice communicate the expectations of safe and effective nursing practice within the scope of practice. State standards of practice also assist state boards of nursing in evaluating the ongoing practice of nursing.
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Which of the following is a true statement about "moderate sedation"?
A) The patient remains conscious but relaxed. B) The patient has the ability to maintain a patent airway independently. C) The patient can respond to verbal directives. D) All of the above.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm who complains of sudden, intense abdominal pain and light-headedness. What action should the nurse take next?
a. Monitor the patient's blood pressure every 15 minutes. b. Contact the physician immediately. c. Notify the patient's family of the change in condition. d. Continue to assess the patient's pain.
A mother in late middle age who is certain she is not pregnant tells the nurse during an office visit that she has urinary problems and sensations of bearing down and of something in her vagina
The nurse would realize that the client most likely is suffering from: a. Pelvic relaxation. c. Uterine displacement. b. Cystoceles and/or rectoceles. d. Genital fistulas.
A nurse is to administer a medication by IV bolus through an existing IV line. Before administering the medication, what is the most appropriate order of the following actions? Rank the following in order of priority
(Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D.) A. Perform hand hygiene and apply gloves. B. Aspirate for blood return before injecting the medication. C. Occlude the IV line by pinching the tubing just above the injection port. D. Verify the specified time recommendation for administration of this medication.