A nurse is working the night shift in the ICU. She notices cardiac alarms sounding for one of the patients, and on arriving to the patient's room, finds him in full cardiac arrest
It is later determined that the patient's assigned nurse was at the front desk sleeping. The nurse realizes the important of reporting this issue but does not want to face backlash from her co-worker. Which describes what the nurse is experiencing?
a. Decision-making
b. Ethical dilemma
c. Preconceived beliefs
d. Discrimination
ANS: B
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A pregnant teenager who is above the recommended rate of weight gain has been selecting milkshakes and cheeseburgers as snacks when out for an evening. Which of the following alternative choices should the nurse suggest?
1. Fish sandwich and light beer 2. Chocolate cookie and yogurt cone 3. Either a milkshake or a cheeseburger, not both 4. Skim milk and a small salad with lemon juice
The nurse is preparing a class for mothers and their partners who have just recently delivered. One topic of the class is infant attachment. Which statement indicates that the class participants understand this concept? (Select all that apply.)
A. "We should avoid holding the baby too much." B. "Looking directly into the baby's eyes might frighten him." C. "Talking to the baby is good because he'll recognize our voices." D. "Holding the baby so we have direct face to face contact is good." E. "We should expect the baby to smile when we talk to him."
Schizoaffective disorder is a condition that develops when a person is recovering from schizophrenia
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nurse is asked to record preductal and postductal oxygen saturations on an infant with possible persistent pulmonary hypertension. Where does the nurse assess the preductal saturation?
A. Earlobe B. Left finger C. Left great toe D. Right finger