The nurse understands that the normal flora of the skin includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Staphylococcus epidermidis.
2. Staphylococcus aureus.
3. Streptococcus pneumonia.
4. Proteus.
5. Escherichia coli.
1,2
Rationale 1: Normal flora of the skin includes Staphylococcus epidermidis.
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Several staff nurses are talking about liability insurance at the nurse's desk. Which statement, made by the nurses, reflects an understanding of the purpose of liability insurance?
1. "I was told that the hospital carries liability insurance on its employees, so I don't need to carry my own policy." 2. "I have not gotten insurance because doctors and hospitals get sued more than nurses." 3. "I am a good nurse, and practice safely, so I don't need liability insurance." 4. "I carry my own liability insurance because hospitals can countersue nurses."
The nurse notes an order on the client's record to administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg orally once daily. The nurse interprets this order as which of the following?
1. Stat order 2. Single order 3. Standing order 4. p.r.n. order
Two healthy parents who carry the same abnormal autosomal recessive gene have what percentage chance of having a child affected with the disorder caused by this gene? Record your answer as a whole number. _____%
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A new graduate nurse has been absent from work on numerous occasions. Each time the unit has been left short staffed, requiring the nurse manager to request a float nurse for the unit
The nurse manager has met with the new graduate nurse regarding the persistent absences and provided the new graduate nurse with both verbal and written warnings. If the behavior continues which action should the nurse manager take next? a. terminate the new graduate nurse b. suspend the new graduate nurse c. dock the new graduate nurse's pay check d. ask the union representative to talk with the new graduate nurse