The nursing assistant works under the supervision of a ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
licensed nurse
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You are the nurse caring for an elderly adult who is bedridden. What intervention would you include in the care plan that would most effectively prevent pressure ulcers?
A) Turn and reposition the patient a minimum of every 8 hours. B) Vigorously massage lotion into bony prominences. C) Post a turning schedule at the patient's bedside and ensure staff adherence. D) Slide, rather than lift, the patient when turning.
How is leadership at the staff nurse level exemplified?
a. The staff nurse adapts to a challenging patient assignment. b. The staff nurse refers issues to the per-formance improvement committee. c. The staff nurse accepts the status quo. d. The staff nurse questions current practice and refers to unit leadership for change.
Which actions by the nurse show an understanding of what the nurse is accountable for? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assessing patients according to priority b. Determining the need to delegate a task to a nursing assistant c. Deciding that the nursing assistant is competent to perform the task delegated d. Following up to determine completion of the task that was delegated e. Delegating assessments of low-acuity pa-tients to the nursing assistant
A nurse is caring for a woman having her second baby moving into active labor who is complaining of pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse teach the patient to perform in order to reduce the pain?
A) Lying in the supine position B) Swaying on a birth ball C) Holding her breath during contractions D) Drinking cold fluids through a straw