Upon initial assessment of a 75-year-old patient, you identify bruises and scratches on the patient's arms, legs, and trunk in various stages of healing. You notify your supervisor when you suspect the patient may be a victim of physical abuse
You are complying with which of the following state laws?
a. Good Samaritan Law
b. Mandatory Reporting Law
c. Nurse Practice Act
d. Nursing Standards of Practice
ANS: B
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A client with a history of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is seen in the clinic. Since the client is planning a long airplane flight, the nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Do deep-breathing exercises every hour while awake. 2. Keep the lower extremities elevated as much as possible during the flight. 3. Restrict intake of fluids during the flight. 4. Perform isometric exercises of the lower extremities every 2 hours.
Which assessment findings would the nurse interpret as being possible signs of sensory overload in a hospitalized client? Select all that apply
1. Sleeplessness 2. Anxiety 3. Apathy 4. Racing thoughts 5. Somatic complaints
The recently graduated nurse recognizes that standards provide information and guidelines for: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Nurses in their practice. 2. Devlopment of policies and protocols. 3. Developing basic nursing care. 4. Writing a state's nurse practice act. 5. Who can and cannot consent to treatment.
Jim Belton works for a for-profit home health agency that does not meet Medicare's current Conditions of Participation. Because of this, the agency is
1. Eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it is not part of a public health program. 2. Eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it has deemed status. 3. Not eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it delivers poor quality care. 4. Not eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it has not documented meeting federal standards.