Nursing assistants are able to:
a. Shave the dead skin off of the heel
b. File fingernails
c. Cut toenails if a person has diabetes
d. Remove an ingrown toenail
B
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A. Auscultates lung sounds beforehand B. Cleanses catheter after suctioning C. Hyperoxygenates prior to suctioning D. Sets suction pressure to 150 mm Hg
A patient admitted with an infected wound is demonstrating signs of improvement. The nurse would attribute this improvement to which physiologic process?
1. Cortisol released from the adrenal glands 2. Hypothalamus activating white blood cells 3. Endothelial cells releasing mediators to contain the infection 4. Mediators that decrease permeability of vessel walls
An alert but disoriented older patient lives with family members. The home health nurse, being aware of the role of patient advocate, recognizes the obligation to report possible patient abuse based on
a. a family member stating, "It's hard being a caregiver." b. assessment showing bruises in the genital area. c. observation of mild changes in orientation. d. patient's report of always being hungry.
Which of the following are necessary for creating a safe environment for effective communication and collaboration? Select all that apply
A. Creation of a list of implicit rules desired B. A clear and compelling vision of what the environment will look like C. Acknowledgement of inappropriate behaviors D. A list of explicit and consistent expectations for behavior E. Termination of staff at the first signs of poor conduct F. Opportunities for training and practicing communication skills G. Ongoing enforcement of good conduct