A patient who was administered a benzodiazepine one hour ago is now agitated and angry. What does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
1. A target effect
2. A paradoxical response
3. An anaphylactic reaction
4. An idiosyncratic response
2. A paradoxical response
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The charge nurse is aware that some staff nurses routinely "short-cut" assessment activities for long-term patients. In case of a negative patient outcome related to this practice, does the charge nurse hold any liability?
1. No, these are licensed nurses who are responsible for their own practice. 2. Yes, but only if the charge nurse has documented previous suspicion of "short-cutting." 3. No, the liability is limited to the staff nurses and the facility. 4. Yes, the charge nurse has a duty to ensure staff competency.
The nurse is caring for a newborn male client recovering from a circumcision. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for the client after the procedure?
1. Risk for Injury 2. Risk for Infection 3. Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern 4. Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition
A store clerk was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who has a long history of schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response
a. "Are you taking your medications the way they are prescribed?" b. "This loss is harder to accept because of your mental illness. Do you think you should be hospitalized?" c. "I'm worried about how much you are crying. Your grief over your husband's death has gone on too long." d. "The unexpected death of your husband is very painful. I'm glad you are able to talk about your feelings."
What phrase best describes the essence of critical thinking?
a. Understanding without conscious reasoning b. Providing care based on nursing experience c. Consulting with a primary care provider d. Seeking solutions to problems