The nurse initiates the application of a draw sheet on every bedfast patient on her unit to facilitate lifting and to prevent _________ forces
ANS:
shearing
Shearing forces cause skin damage by friction; for instance, when a patient is dragged across bed linens during a position change.
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The type of budget in which budgeted amounts are set regardless of changes that occur during the year is known as:
1. Fixed. 2. Incremental. 3. Variable. 4. Zero-based.
The home health nurse is caring for a 77-year-old patient with congestive heart failure. What would the nurse consider a priority to assess to develop the most effective plan of care related to medication administration?
A) Description of the patient's living environment B) Required lifestyle changes C) Family members in the community D) Compliance with therapy to reduce risk of skin breakdown
The household system (select all that apply):
a. is more accurate than the metric system. b. expresses quantities using Arabic numbers and decimals. c. is primarily used for dosages at home. d. expresses quantities in fractions and Arabic numbers. e. is preferred for medication administration. f. has measures such as tbs and tsp.
The leadership team is engaged in continuity planning. Which should the team be cautioned against when preparing this plan?
A) A good continuity plan is intentionally ambiguous to prevent hacking. B) Wait time decreases satisfaction and can diminish quality of care. C) Healthcare organizations are catching up with other industries in understanding the business case for continuity of operations. D) Healthcare organizations must be able to effectively deal with crises.