Which is the appropriate way to refer to a patient during a discussion with another staff member?
A. "Mrs. Schwinn"
B. "Room 104 bed B"
C. "The gallbladder in room 104"
D. "The new surgery patient"
Answer: A
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A nurse educator is talking to a student about how to deal with an ethical dilemma in practice. Which does the nurse educator explain to the student as important regarding actions during an ethical dilemma?
A) Examining all conflicts in the situation. B) Investigating all aspects of the situation. C) Relying on nursing judgment. D) Making a decision based on the policy of the agency.
A patient with a history of chronic constipation has been scheduled for a lower gastrointestinal tract study (barium enema)
The patient has presented to the outpatient clinic at the scheduled time and has expressed anxiety about the potential pain and unpleasantness of the barium enema to the nurse. How should the nurse who will assist with the procedure respond to this patient's concerns? A) "A barium enema can be uncomfortable but we'll do it very carefully to minimize this." B) "A barium enema can be painful, but it does not last long, and we'll give you painkillers ahead of time." C) "Actually, most patients report that they hardly even feel the procedure." D) "The sedatives that we'll give you will make sure that you don't remember the procedure."
The news reports that a nurse "contracted over the telephone" to distribute narcotics. Under contract law is that a correct statement?
1. Yes, the contract agreement can be verbal or written. 2. Only if something of value, like money, is offered as compensation 3. If both parties understand the terms and meaning of the contract 4. No, contracts must fulfill a lawful purpose.
An expectant mother asks a nurse, "Why do I need to learn breathing patterns for use during labor?" The nurse relates to the client that the primary reason for using controlled breathing patterns during labor is to:
A. Promote adequate oxygen to the laboring mother and the baby. B. Keep the laboring mother distracted. C. Keep the laboring mother awake. D. Involve the partner in the birth process.