Because a Foley catheter puts the patient at an increased risk for infection, the nursing assistant should
A. Keep the tubing beneath the patient, so it is not exposed to germs.
B. Encourage adequate fluid intake, to decrease risk of infection.
C. Avoid washing the insertion site, to prevent trauma.
D. Keep the drainage bag higher than the level of the bladder at all times.
Answer: B
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An adult with diabetes receives 20 units of insulin each morning and evening. How will the nurse teach the patient to administer the insulin?
A) "Use a 1-mL syringe and give 0.4 mL." B) "Use a 5-mL syringe and give 0.40 mL." C) "Use a tuberculin syringe and give 4/10 mL." D) "Use an insulin syringe and give 20 units."
On a very busy day in the office, Mrs. Donelan, who is 81 years old, comes for her usual visit for her blood pressure. She is on a low-dose diuretic chronically and denies any side effects. Her blood pressure is 118/78 today, which is well-controlled. As you are writing her script, she mentions that it is hard not having her husband Bill around anymore. What would you do next?
A) Hand her the script and make sure she has a 3-month follow-up appointment. B) Make sure she understands the script. C) Ask why Bill is not there. D) Explain that you will have more time at the next visit to discuss this.
Nurses should base their clinical practice on:
a. Trial and error b. Evidence-based practice c. Intuition d. Reasoning
The nurse is helping to evaluate several patients to determine candidacy for the Ilizaroz external fixation device. Which patient is the best candidate?
a) Older woman who lives alone with a fracture of nonunion b) Child with congenital bone deformity whose mother is a licensed practical nurse c) Teenager with an open fracture and bone loss of the left lower leg d) Middle aged man with a new comminuted fracture of the dominant forearm