The patient develops respiratory depression after the nurse administers fentanyl for pain. What medication can the nurse anticipate administering to counteract the effects of the fentanyl?
a) Nubain
b) Morphine
c) Narcan
d) Lidocaine
Ans: c) Narcan
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Which statement is true with regard to the type of pain associated with childbirth experience?
a. Pain is constant throughout the labor experience. b. Labor pain during childbirth is considered to be an abnormal response. c. Pain associated with childbirth is self-limiting. d. Pain associated with childbirth does not allow for adequate preparation.
As a student, you find that your philosophy of nursing is congruent with that proposed by Watson. Thus, you consider the concept of nursing to be best represented by which of the following:
a. reciprocal transpersonal relationship in caring moments guided by carative factors b. manipulation of stimuli to foster successful adaptation c. a process of human interaction to help patients achieve their goals d. use of true presence to facilitate the becoming of the participant e. management of the environment to implement natural laws of health
The nursing instructor teaches the students how medication errors can occur. Which common causes of errors will the instructor discuss?
1. The nurse does not validate a written order with the health care provider. 2. The nurse administers the incorrect drug. 3. The nurse miscalculates the medication dose. 4. The nurse misinterprets a health care provider's order. 5. The nurse does not check the client's identification band.
Alex is a nurse who has been taken aside by a colleague and the colleague has described another nurse as a "backstabber" and "battleaxe". The colleague has gone on to give Alex details of ongoing conflict between the colleague and this nurse
Which conflict management technique should Alex apply in this situation? A) Withdrawing from conflict B) Accommodating the conflict C) Negotiating D) Collaborating