In most instances, the nurse who signs as a witness on a consent form is affirming that
A) the patient received informed consent.
B) the patient's signature is not a forgery.
C) the physician's signature is not a forgery.
D) the patient understands the procedure.
B
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Licensed practical/vocational nurses, as well as the other members of the health care team, require a particular set of skills and personal characteristics
Which of the following personal characteristics is essential in order to be a competent and effective provider of health care? A) Willingness to tell patients and clients what is best for them B) Ability to emotionally disengage in order to remain objective C) Willingness to inflict pain on others D) Ability to keep their personal problems private and to themselves
The nurse is ambulating her patient back from the bath when the patient begins to have a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse do first?
a. Lower the patient to the floor if standing. b. Move sharp or hard objects away from the patient. c. Turn the patient to his/her side to prevent aspiration. d. Attempt to place a tongue blade to prevent choking.
When assessing effacement of a client in labor, the nurse assesses which of the following characteristics?
A) Extent of opening to its widest diameter B) Degrees of thinness C) Passage of the mucous plug D) Fetal presenting part
The nurse uses a chart to demonstrate the cognitive impairment, facial abnormalities, and growth retardation in the fetus that are characteristic of:
a. fetal dependency. b. fetal immaturity. c. malnutrition dependency. d. fetal alcohol syndrome.