Which nursing strategy will prevent the dislocation of the hip prosthesis?
A) Turning on the affected side
B) Crossing the legs when sitting
C) Sitting at a 90-degree angle
D) Maintaining abduction
Ans: D
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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit has asked to represent her unit on the hospital's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) committee. In researching CQI programs, what has the nurse found?
A) CQI programs establish accountability on the part of health care professionals. B) CQI programs focus on the process used to provide care. C) CQI programs identify incidents rather than processes. D) CQI programs justify health care costs.
When assessing a client for the risk of pressure ulcer development, what factors must be a part of the assessment? Select all that apply
1. Sensory perception and activity level 2. Moisture 3. Mobility 4. Nutrition 5. Friction and shear
The nurse has telephone messages from four patients who requested information and assistance. Which one should the nurse refer to a social worker or community agency first?
a. "Is there a place that I can dispose of my unused morphine pills?" b. "I want to lose at least 20 pounds without getting sick this time." c. "I think I have asthma because I cough when dogs are near." d. "I ran out of money and am cutting my insulin dose in half."
SCRIPT was developed by the NCPDP in order to _______.
a. Transmit a patient's sensitive information digitally b. Transfer prescription and medication history among the pharmacy, the provider, and the computer systems c. Help pharmacy personnel analyze and filter through data in order to make a clinical decision d. Reduce medication errors by using bar coding technology