Why is shared governance important?
A. Regulates licensing of registered nurses and practical nurses
B. Provides staff nurses with a voice in setting standards and policies
C. Provides staff nurses with representation in the political arena
D. Provides oversight and treatment of impaired nurses
ANS: B
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A) Nursing older adults requires a unique data and knowledge set. B) Aiming for wholeness in physical, social, spiritual, and psychological health is a realistic goal. C) The aging process is a natural and unavoidable part of human life. D) Health outcomes among older adults can be equal to those of younger populations.
During the assessment of a client, the nurse finds that the client's lower extremities are both warm, sensation is intact, and motion is unrestricted. What does this finding suggest to the nurse?
A) Skeletal muscle attached to bones via tendons is performing correctly. B) Smooth muscle attached to bones via ligaments will require further assessment. C) Cartilage connecting bones has a good blood supply. D) Muscle connecting the axial skeleton is compromised.
The nurse is reviewing the standards of clinical nursing practice developed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) because these standards:
a. carry the force of law for registered nurses. b. determine what procedures nurses are allowed to perform in their practice. c. are the same as the nurse practice act in each state of the United States. d. reflect the caring and professional expectations of nursing care for registered nurses.
The nurse gives an injection in a patient's room. How should the nurse dispose of the needle?
a. Remove the needle from the syringe and dispose of it in a proper container. b. Dispose of the syringe and needle in a rigid, puncture-resistant container in the patient's room. c. Close the safety cover on the needle and return it to the medication preparation area for proper disposal. d. Place the syringe and needle in a rigid, puncture-resistant container in an area outside of the patient's room.