Which of the following was the first stage in the development of a nursing theory and philosophy?
A) Silent knowledge
B) Received knowledge
C) Subjective knowledge
D) Procedural knowledge
A
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The student nurse is assigned to a patient through the entire perioperative period and identifies the time when the preoperative phase ends and the intraoperative phase begins as when the patient:
a. Receives the preoperative medication b. Is taken to the holding area c. Leaves the holding area d. Enters the operating room
When the nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube, in what position should the patient be placed?
A) Recovery position B) Low-Fowler's C) High-Fowler's D) Dorsal recumbent
Ms. N is a hospice client who has had insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes) for many years. The visiting nurse asks the client and caregiver to relate the client's history of clinical signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
The nurse is concerned because of which of the following reasons? 1. Often no signs and symptoms of impending coma are shown because of epinephrine deficiency. 2. With approaching death, hyperglycemia needs to be steadfastly avoided. 3. Ketoacidosis is particularly hazardous for the client with a terminal illness. 4. A change in type or dose of insulin may be required to counterbalance the client's hypersensitivity to the drug.
Several staff members are talking and laughing at the nurses' station. Besides causing a lot of noise, what other problem does their behavior create?
a. Their behavior is negligent. b. Their behavior is abuse. c. Patients and residents cannot hear what their visitors are saying. d. Patients and residents may think the staff are talking and laughing about them.