Which of the following is not considered professional negligence?
a. Administering the wrong medication
b. Failure to obtain informed consent
c. Taking a picture of a patient without his consent
d. Refusing to permit the patient to walk without assistance
D
Refusing to permit the patient to walk without assistance is an appropriate nursing intervention. Administering the wrong medication is an act of commission; failure to obtain informed consent is negligence. Taking a picture of a patient without his or her consent is considered invasion of privacy.
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How does the white blood cell count respond during an acute infection in an older adult?
a. No change in the white blood cell count b. Similar to the white blood cell response of a younger person c. Dramatic white blood cell count elevation d. Slight decrease in white blood cell count
The nurse is caring for a patient with refractory atrial fibrillation who underwent the maze procedure several months ago
The nurse reviews the result of the patient's most recent cardiac imaging, which notes the presence of scarring on the atria. How should the nurse best respond to this finding? A) Recognize that the procedure was unsuccessful. B) Recognize this as a therapeutic goal of the procedure. C) Liaise with the care team in preparation for repeating the maze procedure. D) Prepare the patient for pacemaker implantation.
What should the nurse examine in assessing a patient for tinea corporis?
a. Soles of the feet b. Scalp c. Armpits d. Abdomen
Which observations by the nurse are representative of the symptomology of an epidural hematoma (EDH)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. History of unconsciousness immediately after trauma 2. Muscle weakness on the side opposite the head injury 3. Rapid deterioration in level of consciousness 4. Period of lucidity prior to onset of symptoms 5. Dilated pupil on the same side as the injury