While conducting the review of systems (ROS), the nurse asks the patient if he has experienced headaches, loss of memory, incoordination, or weakness. In which section of the ROS would this information be recorded?
a. psychological c. cardiovascular
b. endocrine d. neurological
D
These are signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a problem in the neurological system. They would not be documented in the psychological, endocrine, or cardiovascular systems.
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A researcher conducting outcomes research is focusing on what component of patient care?
a. Assessment b. Care planning c. Interventions d. Evaluation
The nurse inspects a patient's surgical incision and notes dehiscence several inches long. Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement?
a. Call for assistance. b. Place a sterile moist dressing on the wound. c. Apply direct pressure over the wound dressing. d. Apply a pressure dressing over the open area.
Using a behavioral approach, which nursing intervention is most appropriate when caring for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?
A. Seclude the client when inappropriate behaviors are exhibited. B. Contract with the client to reinforce positive behaviors with unit privileges. C. Teach the purpose of antianxiety medications to improve medication compliance. D. Encourage the client to journal feelings to improve awareness of abandonment issues.
Patients have physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs when admitted to the health care system. The nursing assistant's responsibilities include
A. Observing patients carefully and knowing when to report concerns to the nurse. B. Being aware of the stress of illness on patients and families. C. Treating patients and families with kindness, courtesy, and respect. D. All of these things.