A pt with an SCI has paraplegia and paraparesis. The nurse has identified a priority pt problem of inability to ambulate. The nurse assesses the calf area of both legs for swelling, tenderness, redness, or possible complaints of pain. This assessment is specific to the pt's increased risk for which condition?
a. contractures of joints
b. bone fractures
c. pressure ulcers
d. deep vein thrombosis
Answer: d. deep vein thrombosis
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A registered nurse administers the wrong medication to a patient. She does not notify anyone of the error and documents that the correct medication was administered. The nurse was reported to the state board of nursing
Which of the following actions can the state board of nursing take against the nurse in this situation? a. Disciplinary action against the nurse's license to practice b. Criminal misdemeanor charges against the nurse c. Medical malpractice lawsuit against the nurse d. Employment release from the institution
The major goal of providing spiritually congruent nursing care is to enable the nurse to:
a. be aware of their own spiritual beliefs and values. b. change their beliefs to meet the client's needs. c. provide care in a spiritually sensitive manner. d. refrain from making judgments when clients are wrong.
The nurse is caring for a patient with impaired diffusion of oxygen secondary to pneumonia. Assessment findings related to this impairment are similar to those the nurse would see in patients with which other disease states?
1. Spinal cord injuries 2. Flail chest 3. Atelectasis 4. Carbon monoxide poisoning
A nurse manager notices that Nathan, an RN who has been on the unit for approximately 3 years, has a particular interest in technology and seems to be very enthused about working with software and hardware at home
She speaks with Nathan and asks him if he would lead investigation of software applications on the unit. This is an example of: a. Opportunity. b. Delegation. c. Role negotiation. d. Role transition.