What is a chemically impaired nurse?
What will be an ideal response?
Impairment of a health care professional is the inability or impending inability to practice according
to accepted standards as a result of substance use, abuse, or dependency.
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According to Orem people enter the acute health care setting when they are experiencing either a:
a. self-care or dependent-care agency. b. self-care or community care agency. c. self-care or dependent-care deficit. d. self-care or community care deficit.
Upon assessment of the client 24 hours postprocedure for a hemicolectomy and temporary colostomy placement, the nurse notes that the client's stoma is dry and dark red in color. What would be the nurse's best action?
A. Notify the surgeon. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Place a colostomy pouch system over the stoma. D. Place petrolatum gauze dressing over the stoma.
Which technique is best for teaching a nursing assistant how to perform finger-stick glucose testing?
a. Provide a manufacturer's pamphlet with detailed instruction. b. Explain the best technique for performing glucose testing. c. Demonstrate the procedure; then ask for a return demonstration. d. Suggest that the assistant watch a DVD showing the procedure.
A patient is to be administered an immunization. The serum contains aluminum phosphate. What route is most appropriate to administer this immunization?
A) Intramuscularly B) Subcutaneously C) Intravenously D) Orally