A nursing program certified by a state agency is said to be:
a. accredited.
b. approved.
c. provisional.
d. exemplified.
B
Approved means certified by a state agency for having met minimum standards; accredited means certified by the NLN for having met more complex standards.
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An emergency room nurse is caring for an older patient brought in by a neighbor. The neighbor states that the patient lives with a son who "drinks a lot."
What does the nurse assess that suggests elder neglect? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Thick, yellow fingernails 2. Pressure ulcer on the sacrum 3. Dry, cracked lips and tongue 4. Small skin tears to the right elbow 5. Cracked, dry skin on the lower legs bilaterally
The nurse instructs the patient about skin massage and the gate-control theory of pain. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to include for patient understanding of the nonpharmacological pain-relief methods?
A) The gate control mechanism is located at the pain site. B) Pain perception is decreased if anxiety is present. C) The gate control mechanism opens so all the stimuli pass through to the brain. D) This is a technique to prevent the painful stimuli from entering the brain.
The nurse is assessing an adolescent for a rule-out appendicitis. The nurse is aware the appendix is located in the right lower quadrant. The teenager is complaining of pain in the left lower quadrant. What type of pain should the nurse document?
A) Chronic pain B) Cutaneous pain C) Referred pain D) Localized pain
What health teaching would you plan with the parents of a child with a cleft palate following surgery?
A) The child may have increased episodes of otitis media. B) The child may have a poor appetite from a decreased sense of taste. C) The child can expect to have chronic maxillary pain. D) The child will have difficulty sensing the temperature of food.