A nurse, who has been working in a small rural hospital for 4 years since obtaining a nursing license, participates on an interdisciplinary task force to improve client care
Which skill level is the nurse demonstrating according to Benner's Stages of Nursing Expertise?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert
Answer: C
An advanced beginner demonstrates marginally acceptable performance. A competent nurse has 2 or 3 years of experience and demonstrates organizational and planning abilities. A proficient nurse has 3 to 5 years of experience and has holistic understanding of the client, which improves decision making. An expert demonstrates highly skilled intuitive and analytic ability in new situations.
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The name of a law that provides immunity to a citizen who offers medical aid is _________________________
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A) The vitamin can build up too high in the blood. B) Taking too much vitamin A can lead to dehydration. C) The vitamin can be displaced at protein-binding sites. D) The vitamin can build up too high in the adipose tissues.
For a client with renal trauma exhibiting gross hematuria, the nurse would enforce the activity limitation of
a. ambulation in hall once daily. b. ambulation in room only. c. bed rest. d. bathroom privileges.
When caring for a victim of family violence, the intervention that would be most therapeutic is to:
A) Acknowledge the victim's inability to change the situation. B) Avoid pressuring the victim to leave the abuser. C) Invite the abuser to stay with the victim during the assessment. D) Avoid asking the victim directly whether abuse is occurring.