The nurse prevents self-injury by using which of the following when transferring a patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Correct posture
b. Maximal muscle strength
c. Effective body mechanics
d. Effective lifting techniques
A, C, D
The nurse prevents self-injury by using correct posture, minimal muscle strength, and effective body mechanics and lifting techniques. Consider individual patient problems during transfer.
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The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parent–teacher organization about the growth and development of school-age children. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Boys mature much more quickly than girls of the same age during this time. B) From 6 to 12 years of age, children grow an average of 4 inches per year. C) The child's body size is in direct correlation with his or her maturity level. D) Secondary sex characteristics are often embarrassing for both sexes.
What is one rationale for matching patient needs with nursing competencies?
A) Primary nursing practice B) Differentiated nursing practice C) Modular nursing D) Case management
The nurse instructs a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus on the use of a glucometer for self-monitoring. Which patient statements about glucometer performance indicate that teaching has been effective?
Select all that apply. 1. Correctly apply the blood to the meter strip. 2. Follow manufacturer's recommendation regarding cleaning of meter. 3. A patient with sickle cell anemia may need another way to check blood glucose levels. 4. Grapefruit juice should not be ingested when using the glucometer. 5. A sufficient amount of blood must be applied to the strip.
The nurse is caring for a patient with myasthenia gravis who is on a ventilator. The high-pressure alarm sounds. What should the nurse consider as the cause for this alarm?
a. The patient is fatigued. b. The tubing is disconnected. c. The electricity is interrupted. d. The patient needs to be suctioned.