In calculating standard scores, which two descriptive statistics are needed?
a. Median, IQR
b. Median, percentiles
c. Mean, Range
d. Mean, SD
D
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When does the nurse assess patients' spirituality? (Select all that apply.)
a. Upon admission b. New diagnosis c. Life-changing diagnosis d. When the chaplain makes rounds e. When facing treatment decisions
A patient admitted to the emergency department after a traumatic injury is becoming more and more lethargic and hard to arouse. Periods of apnea are increasing
To protect the patient's airway, the nurse should prepare to assist with which intervention? 1. Monitoring oxygen saturation 2. Endotracheal intubation 3. Assessment of breath sounds 4. Asking the patient if it is becoming difficult to breathe
A school nurse reviews the standards of professional practice published by the NASN. Which professional standard will the school nurse rely upon when providing care?
a. Interact with interdisciplinary health team members b. Communicate with teachers to effectively manage classrooms c. Teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation to every member of the school staff d. Do research on students at the school
In the emergency department, a patient's vital signs are BP 66/40 mm Hg; pulse 140 beats/min; respirations 8 breaths/min and shallow. The nursing diagnosis is Ineffective breathing pattern related to depression of respiratory center secondary to narcotic intoxication. Select the priority outcome.
a. The patient will demonstrate effective coping skills and identify community resources for treatment of substance abuse within 1 week of hospitalization. b. Within 4 hours, vital signs will stabilize, with BP above 90/60 mm Hg, pulse less than 100 beats/min, and respirations at or above 12 breaths/min. c. The patient will correctly describe a plan for home care and achieving a drug-free state before release from the emergency department. d. Within 6 hours, the patient's breath sounds will be clear bilaterally and throughout lung fields.