Covert agreements between staff regarding implicit rules are unlikely to impact patient safety
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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a. "At the beginning of a contraction, hold your breath and push for 10 seconds." b. "Take a deep breath and push between contractions." c. "Begin pushing when a contraction starts and continue for the duration of the contraction." d. "At the beginning of a contraction, take two deep breaths and push with the second exhalation."
A patient has been complaining of headaches. If the headaches are migraine, the nurse would expect to assess that the headaches:
a. They are observed during times of stress. b. They become worse toward evening. c. They have their onset when the person is in his or her twenties or thirties. d. They may cause unusual smells or sounds for the patient before the pain begins.
A unit manager is utilizing her staff as a resource for educational presentations. An RN in her unit has been requested to create a PowerPoint on delegation and supervision
What resources should she include for staff to obtain additional information on delegation and supervision (select all that apply)? a. State nurse practice act b. Organization's policies and procedures c. TJC d. ANA e. Board of Registered Nursing
The emergency response team responded to a terrorist attack where hundreds of people died following symptoms of chest tightness, palpations, seizures, and finally paralysis
A colorless odorless liquid known as Sarin (GB) was the agent, which is primarily inhaled with limited exposure through the skin. The concentration of Sarin has not been measured. What level is the minimum level of personal protection and safety equipment (PPE) that would be needed? a. A b. B c. C d. D