The nurse researcher reads about Q sort in a research article. What is Q sort?
A) Sorts a set of card statements into piles according to specified criteria
B) Several questions with the same response format
C) Comprises a series of statements about a phenomenon
D) Consists of a series of bipolar rating scales on which respondents indicate reactions toward a phenomenon
A
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A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which best illustrates an advanced practice nursing role?
1. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-risk children 2. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a medical-surgical pediatric unit 3. A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse in surgery 4. A registered nurse who is the manager of a large pediatric unit
A 68-year-old male patient tells the nurse that he has been unable to get an erection for the past 6 months and he guesses his sex life is over
The provider orders diagnostic testing to determine whether sildenafil (Viagra) is appropriate for the patient. What is the most correct nursing diagnosis for this patient? A) Sexual dysfunction B) Disturbed body image C) Ineffective sexuality pattern D) Disturbed tactile sensory perception
The nurse is delegating supportive care to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which statement made by the UAP warrants the need for more information?
1. "I can untie the restraint when giving the client a bath." 2. "I will make sure to tie the restraint in a slip-knot." 3. "I will inform you of any changes to the skin." 4. "I will assist the client with hygiene."
All hospital employees are concerned about the safety of patients in the hospital, especially regarding the transmission of pathogens. What is the most common means of transmission of pathogens in this environment?
a. Contaminated blood products b. Enteric transmission c. Insufficient hand hygiene d. Aerosols