To prevent hemolysis after drawing blood, the nurse correctly
1. Massages the puncture site to produce sufficient blood flow.
2. Pulls back quickly on the plunger of the syringe when drawing blood.
3. Selects a 23-gauge needle or larger.
4. Selects a 24-gauge needle or smaller.
ANS: 3
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a. 50 mg b. 68 mg c. 75 mg d. 80 mg
One practical/vocational nursing student tells another student, "I'm computer phobic! I never understand what keys I'm supposed to use to get the thing to work." The reply that shows the best understanding about NCLEX-PN examination testing is
a. "No problem! The question comes up on the screen, and you speak the letter of the correct answer aloud to the voice-activated computer." b. "You answer practice questions before the examination begins to get you used to using the computer." c. "You'll be able to ask the test proctor for help if you get mixed up." d. "If you can't get the hang of the computer, they'll let you use paper and pencil."
You are working with a group of nurses to clinically study and define the characteristics for a new nursing diagnosis. This means that the nursing diagnosis has been:
a. accepted for clinical development b. received for development c. only provided with a diagnostic label d. tested clinically
A client is referred for nursing case management. Which statement best describes case management?
A) Reducing residual defects associated with severe mental illness B) Providing cost-effective care based on need C) Providing long-term coordination of needed services by multiple providers D) Recognizing symptoms and provision of treatment