Which nursing theorist developed a grand nursing theory?
a. Brennaman
b. Orem
c. Pender
d. Swanson
ANS: B
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A newly admitted 35-year-old patient rings the call bell. By the time the nurse arrives, he is found unconscious and barely breathing. The charge nurse calls for a "code blue" and directs the staff on what to do without discussion
One staff member calls the physician, and some go to other rooms to comfort patients. What type of leadership style is exemplified? a. Autocratic b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Participative
The nurse is considering attending a program that focuses on informatics. On which field will the curriculum most likely be based?
A) Clinical informatics B) Public health informatics C) Translational bioinformatics D) Consumer health informatics
A client who is scheduled for echocardiography today asks why this test is being performed. What is the nurse's best response?
A. To assess the structure of the heart, especially the valves B. To assess for abnormal electrical impulses from the SA node C. To evaluate the amount of blood ejected with each heartbeat D. To evaluate the coronary arteries for any blockages that may be present
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) can be used as a non-pharmacological method of pain relief as they: a. encourage the pain impulses to travel into theTENS machine rather than into the brain
b. increase the pain impulse transmission to thebrain so that the brain becomes ‘overloaded' andcannot feel the original pain. c. block the transmission of pain impulses to thebrain. d. increase the speed of the transmission of pain impulses to the brain so that the effect is minimised.