The Patient's Bill of Rights established by which body has the most legal authority?
A) A health-care organization
B) A professional medical organization
C) A regulation professional nursing organization
D) A specific state
Answer: D) A specific state
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A clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient asks the nurse what he could have done to minimize the risk of contracting this disease
What would be the nurse's best answer? A) "The most important risk factor for COPD is exposure to occupational toxins." B) "The most important risk factor for COPD is inadequate exercise." C) "The most important risk factor for COPD is exposure to dust and pollen." D) "The most important risk factor for COPD is cigarette smoking."
A patient with colorectal cancer is being prepared for surgery that will occur on the following day
The nurse prepares to administer cephalexin (Keflex) to the patient and informs the patient that the goal of antibiotic administration prior to surgery is to: A) Treat any undiagnosed infections B) Reduce the intestinal bacteria C) Assist in digestion after surgery D) Reduce abdominal distention
A nurse has missed 10 days of work while involved as a defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. Must the hospital where this nurse is employed and that was also named in the suit pay the nurse for those days?
1. In most cases, the hospital is only required to pay the nurse for one-half of time missed. 2. No, since the nurse caused the lawsuit to be filed, the hospital has no responsibility for pay. 3. Yes, the hospital is always responsible for expenses associated with work whether or not the expenses are related to a lawsuit. 4. Not necessarily, it depends upon the hospital's insurance policy and what it covers.
In planning care for a client with anorexia nervosa, which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority?
a. Altered Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements b. Body Image Disturbance c. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance d. Self-Esteem Disturbance