When describing the use of current simulators for nursing or continuing education, which statement would be most appropriate?
A) A skills lab provides fairly realistic experiences in comparison with simulators.
B) Computer vignettes provide similar realistic experiences for students or nurses as simulators.
C) Simulators provide greater control and predictability for the learning environment.
D) Role-playing provides better decision-making skills but less clinical-reasoning skills.
C
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a. Nursing Standard Practice Protocol b. The Borun Center training modules c. Toolkit from the American Geriatrics Society d. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
A patient with dysphagia is scheduled for PEG tube insertion and asks the nurse how the tube will stay in place. What is the nurse's best response?
A) Adhesive holds a flange in place against the abdominal skin. B) A stitch holds the tube in place externally. C) The tube is stitched to the abdominal skin externally and the stomach wall internally. D) An internal retention disc secures the tube against the stomach wall.
In which age group do interpersonal losses play a role in disturbances in self-concept?
A) Child B) Teenager C) Adult D) Older adult
The new nurse was orienting and following the assigned mentor throughout the day when an 86-year-old gentleman was admitted to the home care agency for posthospitalization care
The mentor stressed the importance of asking if the gentleman had a durable power of attorney. Why would the mentor want this question answered? A. Agencies are required by law to ask if such a document exists. B. At age 86, he may not be capable of making his own decisions much longer. C. If the 86-year-old becomes confused, the nurse will know which family member to ask for a decision about his care. D. The information will tell the nurse if resuscitation should be given.