Which activity on the part of a new RN demonstrates an understanding of the importance of core competencies and their relationship to nursing as a profession?
A) Volunteering to work an extra shift to help cover for summer vacations
B) Engaging in a research project on the effect of patient acuity on medication errors
C) Notifying the nursing supervisor when suspecting a nursing staff member appears impaired
D) Securing the signature of the other nurse who witnessed the wasting of a narcotic medication.
B
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A) Halo vest B) Aspen collar C) Minerva brace D) Jewett brace
The following clients are in need of exercise electrocardiography. Which client would the nurse indicate as most appropriate for a drug-induced stress test?
A) A 48-year-old policemen with history of knee replacement 4 years ago B) A 68-year-old housewife with history of osteoporosis C) A 72-year-old retired janitor obtaining a cardiac baseline D) A 55-year-old recovering from a fall and broken femur
Prior to beginning an interview a patient tells the nurse that "it's about time someone paid attention to me." Which technique can the nurse use to diffuse this patient's anger?
A) Ask if the nurse did something to upset the patient. B) Acknowledge the delay for the interview and try to make amends. C) Focus on a mental status examination. D) Respond with empathy.
A nurse has just received training on the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Project. What should the nurse do to show that she understands the importance of the project?
a. After assessing the patient, determine a list of priorities for care and begin implementing them. b. Collaborate with medical personnel involved in the patient's care to develop a treatment plan for the patient. c. Develop a treatment plan with the patient and medical personnel that best fits the patient's needs and lifestyle. d. Develop a treatment plan based on what the patient's wife says he needs.