The Apgar score is a/an
A) evaluation of the neonate after birth.
B) monitoring device used in fetal distress.
C) test performed on the mother.
D) method of measuring vital signs.
A
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a. "Make a list of reasons why smoking is a bad habit." b. "Rise slowly when getting out of bed in the morning." c. "Smoking while taking this medication will increase your risk of a stroke." d. "Stopping this medication suddenly increases your risk for a heart attack."
A nurse evaluates nursing care and outcomes for a current patient by using direct observation of nursing care, patient interviews, and chart review to determine whether the specified evaluative criteria are met. This practice is known as:
A) a nursing audit C) a retrospective evaluation B) a concurrent evaluation D) an evaluation of patient satisfaction
A nurse is working toward an objective to "Increase to at least 90% the proportion of all pregnant women who receive first trimester prenatal care." During which of the following phases of the nursing process would determination of the objective occur?
a. Assessment phase b. Planning phase c. Implementation phase d. Evaluation phase
Which of the following clients would be most likely to qualify for psychiatric care in a long-term care setting?
A) A man who has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and is an intravenous heroin user B) A man with a recent history of suicide attempts who is scheduled to begin electroshock therapy C) A woman who has multiple sclerosis and a history of depression D) A woman who has schizophrenia and who is estranged from her family