The nurse is planning care for a newborn infant. In planning the diet, the nurse knows the infant will need how many kcal per day to meet energy needs for growth and development?
A) 80 to 90 kcal/kg/day
B) 100 to 115 kcal/kg/day
C) 120 to 130 kcal/kg/day
D) 140 to 150 kcal/kg/day
Ans: B
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A) Calcitonin B) Bisphosphonates C) Alkaline phosphatase D) Calcium gluconate E) Estrogen
A nurse observes a nursing assistant (NAP) fail to wash her hands before and after placing a patient on a bedpan. When giving negative feedback to the NAP, the nurse should:
1) Be certain to offer constructive criticism about the task and do so in private. 2) Ask the unit manager to be present to document responses of both parties. 3) Call a meeting of all NAPs and stress hand washing to the entire group. 4) Keep a record of the NAP's actions and save them for her annual formal review.
A nurse is a team member assisting with the define-measure-analyze-improve-control (DMAIC) process. Which action would the nurse take during the define phase?
a. Identify the stakeholders. b. Agree on the key performance indicators. c. Identify gaps between performance and goals. d. Identify those responsible for data collec-tion.
Why is history in general, and nursing history in particular, important to nursing students?
A) History gives nursing students a mechanism for responding to social needs for services. B) History offers nursing students an insight to the present by scrutinizing the roots of contemporary events. C) History provides nursing students a means to capture the essence of medical care. D) History offers nursing students a means for reflecting on social reality.