Who sets minimum educational standards for nursing licensure?
a. national council licensure examination
b. nursing licensure boards
c. nursing regulatory boards
d. state boards of nursing
Answer: d. state boards of nursing
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An adolescent client with acne has a peer who takes isotretinoin (Accutane) for acne. Which of the following statements by the nurse in discussing this drug with the client and her parent would be most accurate?
1. "This is an over-the-counter drug that is safe for use." 2. "Accutane is very dangerous to the growing fetus if pregnancy occurs." 3. "This drug has to be given IM by a nurse each month." 4. "When applying this drug to the face, you must wear gloves."
When healthy, a patient had requested that all life-sustaining measures be implemented
Now the patient has Alzheimer's and had a deterioration in health that severely limits quality of life. The patient's only child is petitioning that the parent not be placed on life support again and be given only palliative care. The nurse assessing this ethical situation following the procedure would place the steps in what order? (Place in order of the Situation Assessment Procedure). Put a comma and space between each answer choice (for example: a, b, c, d). a. Discuss with the ethics committee possible alternatives that would be acceptable to the family while considering the patient's wishes. b. After the family presents two alternatives, work with the committee and family to agree on one alternative. c. Provide rationale for the selection made. d. Carefully assess the situation to identify the ethical issue and concerns.
What is the purpose of a peer briefing?
A) Internal validity of data B) Reliability of data C) External validity of data D) Reliability and validity of data
Which licensed practical/vocational nurses (LP/VN) should be most qualified to be promoted to the position of manager of a long-term client care unit? The nurse who:
A) has passed the NFLPN IV Therapy National Certification Assessment. B) has 4 years clinical experience in gerontology. C) has earned the respect of his or her coworkers. D) completed a 3-day seminar in managing a client care unit.