Describe the nursing assistant's role in caring for patients who are having diagnostic tests.
What will be an ideal response?
The patient must be prepared for the procedure according to the physician's instructions. The nursing assistant collects, handles, and delivers specimens. After the procedure, the nursing assistant should care for the patient according to the aftercare instructions.
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This comment indicates what psychological stage of adaptation? A) Denial B) Anger C) Guilt D) Acceptance
Incivility is a disruptive behavior or communication that creates a negative environment and interferes with quality patient care and safety
The manager can implement steps that help to alleviate uncivil behavior on a unit. Which of the following would not be an appropriate first step? a. Suspending the staff member from work b. Providing written admonishment that is discussed and placed in the employee's file c. Providing verbal admonishment d. Terminating the staff member
What time does the nurse use to administer a medication prescribed for "four times a day" administration?
1. 8 AM, 10 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM 2. 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM 3. 10 AM, 12 noon, 4 PM, and 6 PM 4. 8 AM, 12 noon, 4 PM, and 8 PM
The nurse is explaining the pharmacokinetics of a drug being administered to a client. What is meant by the term "pharmakokinetics?"
A) Route of administration B) Actions of drugs C) Treatment of overdoses D) Dosages of drugs