Which of the following nursing pioneers established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882?
A) Florence Nightingale B) Clara Barton C) Dorothea Dix D) Jane Addams
B
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A nurse assesses a premature infant and finds shearing injuries to the infant's arms and legs. What action by the nurse is best?
A. Apply emollient lotion to the skin. B. Assess the baby for pain. C. Order hypoallergenic crib linens. D. Place sheepskin under the baby.
The nurse would anticipate inability to obtain a penile erection if:
A) the nerves that control contraction of the muscles of the penile shaft were injured. B) the flow of seminal fluid through the ejaculatory duct were blocked. C) the prostate gland were enlarged, and partially blocking urethral outflow. D) there were diminished blood flow through the corpora cavernosa.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) proposed a process for quality improvement with steps known as "PDCA."
When explaining the steps to a group of nurses interested in improving the process of medication reconciliation for heart failure patients with high rates of recidivism, the instructor states: a. P stands for process. Following a top-down flowchart provides the steps for reviewing patient medications taken at home compared to those prescribed during hospitalization. b. D stand for deviation, which is an alteration in the expected drugs ordered. c. C is for check if the process for change worked. Was there an improvement in accurate reconciliation? And what was learned? A stands for algorithm, which includes all steps of the process. d. A stands for algorithm, which includes all steps of the process.
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder states, "Why should I keep trying to get a job? I mess up everything I do." Which correctly written nursing diagnosis best reflects the content and mood themes in this client's statement?
A. Hopelessness R/T poor job performance B. Risk for impaired adjustment R/T inadequate social skills AEB isolation C. Altered role performance R/T the fear of failure AEB not seeking employment D. Chronic low self-esteem R/T major depressive disorder AEB self-hatred