A job description for a nurse position in a teaching hospital includes "coordinating research teams to facilitate studies to generate knowledge about nursing actions." Which type of advanced nursing degree would be required for this position?
a. Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
b. Doctorate in Nursing (PhD)
c. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
d. Post-Doctorate in Nursing
ANS: B
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exercise for each client. The rationale to use when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that exercise a. releases hormones called ß-endorphins that have antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. b. prevents damage from sympathetic nervous system overstimulation. c. improves circulation and oxygenation to brain and body cells. d. detoxifies the body by ridding it of metabolic wastes.
A pregnant patient is experiencing leg cramps. What should the nurse include in the patient's teaching plan as a relief measure? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid full leg extension. B) Elevate lower extremities. C) Elevate the legs on two pillows. D) Stand on each leg and perform a squat. E) Bend the knee and perform dorsiflexion.
Which information should the nurse provide for a patient scheduled for an MRI procedure as part of endocrine assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "You will need to take out your earrings when you get in the MRI suite.". 2. "I will remove your transdermal medication patch before you go to the MRI suite.". 3. "Be certain to report any permanent cosmetic or other tattoos to the MRI technologist before you enter the MRI suite.". 4. "I will help you remove your dentures before you go to the MRI suite.". 5. "We will tape over the top of your wedding ring so that you can wear it during the procedure.".
The patient is receiving phenobarbital (Luminal) for seizure control. The patient asks the nurse how this little pill can stop his seizures. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Phenobarbital (Luminal) stops your seizures by decreasing the calcium in your brain which is responsible for the seizures." 2. "Phenobarbital (Luminal) stops your seizures by increasing a chemical called glutamate that calms down the excitability in your brain." 3. "Phenobarbital (Luminal) stops your seizures by decreasing the sodium in your brain which is responsible for the seizures." 4. "Phenobarbital (Luminal) stops your seizures by increasing a chemical called GABA that calms down the excitability in your brain."