A nurse should perform hand washing after doing which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Donning gloves
2. Returning from lunch break
3. Entering a patient room
4. Removing gloves
5. Touching body fluids
ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5
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Which nursing advocate worked to encourage respect for cultural diversity and was America's first African American professional nurse?
a. Lavinia Dock c. Adelaide Nutting b. Mary Mahoney d. Linda Richards
Some functionalities require integration between the PHR and a scheduling application. Which of the following is a benefit of this communication?
1. Integration between a scheduling application and the PHR allows the patient to locate a physician's practice in a new region. 2. Integration between a scheduling application and the PHR allows the patient to have instant access with a health care provider's staff. 3. Integration between a scheduling application and the PHR allows the patient to schedule an appointment without making a telephone call. 4. Integration between a scheduling application and the PHR allows the patient to send notes and updates to the health care provider's office.
A patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy asks the nurse why a surgical consent for a laparotomy must also be completed. How should the nurse respond?
A. "The surgeon will start the procedure laproscopically but may need to make an incision to complete the procedure." B. "You will be ready if the laparoscopic operating rooms are busy today." C. "Surgeons base their decision on whether to do the procedure laparoscopically or with a full incision on many factors. With this signed, the surgeon has options." D. "By signing both now, you'll never have to sign another one. We'll keep the extra on file for the future."