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A patient's vital signs should be checked every four hours in a critical care unit.
True
The primary role of a nurse is to provide emotional support to the patient.
False
Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of i...
A patient's vital signs should be checked every four hours in a critical care unit.
✔✔True
The primary role of a nurse is to provide emotional support to the patient.
✔✔False
Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infections in a
healthcare setting.
✔✔True
A nurse can administer medication without a doctor's order in an emergency.
✔✔False
Bedsores are a result of prolonged pressure on the skin and can be prevented by regularly
repositioning the patient.
✔✔True
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, Informed consent is required before performing any surgical procedure on a patient.
✔✔True
A nurse should always wear gloves when inserting a catheter.
✔✔True
Documentation is not legally necessary unless an incident occurs.
✔✔False
Nurses are responsible for monitoring patient reactions to medications.
✔✔True
Delegating tasks to a certified nursing assistant (CNA) means the nurse is no longer accountable
for the task.
✔✔False
A patient’s pain level is considered the "fifth vital sign."
2
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