The laws that formally define and limit the scope of nursing practice in that state are the:
a. standards of care.
b. regulation of practice.
c. American Nurses' Association Code.
d. nurse practice act.
D
It is the nurse's responsibility to know the nurse practice act in his or her state.
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The population health nurse has been working with a family caring for a client with dementia. Which action by a family member indicates that interventions to promote caregiver health restoration have been effective?
1. Spouse drops membership in a civic organization. 2. Spouse begins attending caregiver support group in the community. 3. Spouse changes from full-time to part-time employment to provide more care at home. 4. Family's oldest son and daughter move and get an apartment several miles from home.
Your 12-month-old client has had repeated ear infections. The parent has noticed that the client does not look toward the sources of noises and has not started to vocalize. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
1. Social isolation 2. Impaired verbal communication 3. Disturbed sensory/perceptual: auditory 4. Self-care deficit
The nurse at the prenatal clinic has four calls to return. Which phone call should the nurse return first?
1. Client at 32 weeks, reports headache and blurred vision. 2. Client at 18 weeks, reports no fetal movement in this pregnancy. 3. Client at 16 weeks, reports increased urinary frequency. 4. Client at 40 weeks, reports sudden gush of fluid and contractions.
What should the nurse do when applying for a position for which he or she is underqualified?
a. Exaggerate qualifications when applying and being interviewed. b. Emphasize knowing the basics and express willingness to learn via in-services and continuing education. c. Try to impress the interviewer with strengths and gloss over or avoid the topic of specific qualifications. d. Mention having connections in high places who believe the applicant would perform well in the position.