The nurse washes her hands for 1 minute before caring for her patient. The rationale for this is
A) To provide safe and effective nursing care
B) To prevent her from developing disease
C) Freedom from disease-producing organisms
D) The sterilization of her hands to prevent infection
Ans: C
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Jose and his girlfriend are driving on the highway and witness a motor vehicle accident. He calls 911 and pulls over to the side of the road. He immediately begins to assess the victim to determine what he can do until the paramedics arrive
His girlfriend says, "This guy can't give you permission to help him; maybe you should just leave him alone" Jose explains that he has implied consent. Implied consent is assumed when a client: A) Sees a physician or nurse by appointment in the office or clinic setting B) Arrives in the operating suite C) Is admitted to the hospital D) Is treated at the scene of an accident
Which health care team member can perform venipuncture?
a. laboratory phlebotomists only b. licensed practical nurses or registered nurses only c. physicians or their approved representatives d. various members of the health care team
Critical thinking in nursing needs to include which of the following important variables?
a. Consideration of ethics and responsible decision making b. Ability to act quickly, often on impulse c. Ability to determine the best nursing interventions regardless of patient's values and beliefs d. Flexible thinking that rarely follows a pattern or considers standards
A patient taking tolterodine (Detrol) reports decreased urination, ankle swelling, and a weight gain of 5 pounds over the past 2 days. What does the nurse do next?
a. Holds the dose and notifies the prescriber b. Checks the patient's blood pressure and heart rate c. Gives the dose as prescribed d. Documents the finding as the only action