The ANA recommends that questionable practices in the workplace be reported. These do not include which of the following?
A. Endangering a client's health
B. Abusing authority
C. Violation of rules or standards of practice
D. Being short-tempered with others
ANS: D
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a. hypoxic states. b. blood loss. c. impaired production of red blood cells. d. increased destruction of red blood cells. e. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Charles Dickens' character Sairy Gamp:
a. portrayed nurses as trained professional individuals who put others before themselves. b. chose nursing because she had no other avenue for employment. c. was a prostitute who took advantage of sick old men. d. characterized nurses as being at the forefront of technology and autonomy.
A 16-year-old client is seen at the clinic for her monthly prenatal visit. During the visit, the nurse is concerned that she has not been gaining weight. The nurse asks about her daily diet, and also asks about any drug use or alcohol consumption
Initially, the client denied any drug or alcohol use. During the interaction, the nurse explained that drinking during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. Finally the client admits to drinking "a few beers" at parties, but says that her friends said it would not hurt. Appropriate responses by the nurse would be: (Select all that apply.) 1. Alcohol use during pregnancy is toxic to the fetus and can affect normal development. 2. No amount of alcohol has been proven safe to consume during pregnancy. 3. An occasional beer may be safe, but why take a chance with your baby's health? 4. Alcohol can prevent the absorption of nutrients that are important for fetal development. 5. This just shows what kind of a mother you will be.
Which action by a new staff nurse indicates that further teaching about complementary and alternative therapy may be needed?
a. The nurse massages the legs of a patient who has a left foot stasis ulcer. b. The nurse checks a blood glucose on a patient with diabetes who takes aloe. c. The nurse suggests the use of acupressure to a patient with tension headaches. d. The nurse shows a family how to use hand massage to calm an agitated patient.