Which of the following is/are true of graduates with the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree?
a. Graduates with DNP are prepared to blend clinical, economic, organizational, and leadership skills to influence health care outcomes
b. Graduates with DNP are prepared to use science to improve care of patient populations
c. Graduate with DNP are prepared to use clinical skills and science to improve direct care of patients
d. A & B only
e. All of the above
E
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Which of the following tasks may be delegated to a CNA or NAP? Select all that apply
a. Irrigating a newly created colostomy b. Collecting and testing a stool sample for occult blood c. Digitally removing stool as a result of a fecal impaction d. Assisting with placing a fracture pan on an immobile patient
A novice nurse trying actively to create a nursing identity and synthesize role into self-image formulates a personal view of praxis that includes (Select all that apply.)
a. a broader understanding of nursing. b. both reflection and specific actions. c. caring for others as a central theme. d. nursing as both an art and a science. e. performing skills without supervision.
Which statement made by an RN regarding delegation indicates the need for additional teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can assess vital signs during the first 5 minutes for a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion because a reaction at this time is unlikely. b. An LPN/LVN can administer a PPD (tuberculin skin test) if there is no history of a positive PPD. c. When dopamine is ordered continuously, the LPN/LVN can administer dopamine at a low dose for the purpose of increasing renal perfusion. d. UAPs can transfer a patient who is being discharged home from the wheelchair to the bed if they have received training and demonstrated competency. e. Responsibility can be delegated to the UAP, but the delegator retains accountability.
A client is admitted with the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. Which of the following diagnostic tests will the nurse expect the client to have performed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Complete blood count 2. Urinalysis 3. Chest x-ray 4. Bone scan 5. CT scan of the abdomen