The student is studying the history of nursing education. She is able to identify which nursing degree program as the first one in the United States for RNs?
a. Associate's degree
b. Bachelor's degree
c. Diploma degree
d. Master's degree
ANS: C
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The nurse is providing initial care for a patient who has experienced an ocular splash injury of a toxic liquid. What is the priority of care?
A) Irrigate eyes for 15 to 30 minutes with tap water. B) Flush eyes with antidote to the substance. C) Telephone the poison control center for instructions. D) Obtain ophthalmology consult at bedside.
The nurse should advise a mother seeking information about vitamin supplementation that:
a. it is unwise to exceed the recommended daily allowance of some vitamins. b. vitamins derived from natural sources are not as good as those derived synthetically. c. megavitamin doses are likely to be more effective than recommended daily allowances. d. fat-soluble vitamins are safer than water-soluble vitamins to supplement.
Which is an example of a type of nursing service that might be evaluated in outcomes research?
a. Application of wound care products b. Clinical care protocol implementation c. Glucose monitoring for newly diagnosed diabetics d. Using a Braden Scale for skin assessment
You are assigned to provide nursing care for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. Which action should you delegate to an experienced UAP?
a. Assessing the patient's respiratory status every 4 hours b. Taking vital signs and pulse oximetry readings every 4 hours c. Checking the ventilator settings to make sure they are as prescribed d. Observing whether the patient's tube needs suctioning every 2 hours