An RN has been practicing in the oncology division for 3 years and is beginning to be known as a skilled nurse with the ability to think through many problems and assist others. This nurse is likely practicing at which skill level?
a. Novice
b. Competent
c. Proficient
d. Expert
C
A proficient nurse has much experience and a beginning ability to recognize patterns and think critically. The proficient nurse is able to adapt to change and may have garnered the admiration and respect of peers.
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When initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a hospitalized client, which of these actions should the nurse take to promote return of respiration?
a. Ask a client's family member to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. b. Personally give breaths using mouth-to-nose technique. c. Request that an endotracheal tube (ET) be placed by qualified personnel. d. Use a bag-valve-mask resuscitator.
A patient with severe psoriasis who is to be treated with a systemic drug, methotrexate, anxiously asks, "Is this drug safe? Are there some side effects I need to know about?" The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Yes, it is used to treat cancer and psoriasis, but it has no severe side effects." 2. "No, it is not a cancer drug, but you should ask your physician about concerns regarding your therapy." 3. "We use the drug with many kinds of patients, including cancer patients. You will have periodic blood tests." 4. "I don't know if it is used with cancer patients or not, but the drug can be used when conditions are as severe as yours."
Which of the following are reasons why patients may feel vulnerable during a hospital stay or clinic visit? Select all that apply
A. The environment is foreign. B. Personal space is limited. C. They have fears about illness. D. They have a sense of control. E. Visiting hours are flexible. F. They are being poked and prodded by healthcare professionals. G. Tests and procedures may be uncomfortable and/or difficult to understand.
A nurse is explaining the transmission of hepatitis A to a new public health nurse. Which of the following explanantions of the chain of infection would be most correct?
A. infected human ---> stool---> vehicle transmission ---> GI tract B. Infected human ---> vector borne transmission ---> blood ---> blood ---> non intact skin C. Infected human--> GI tract ---> contact transmission ---> stool D. contact transmisison ---> stool ---> GI tract ----> infected human