The nurse is aware that body temperature that remains relatively constant is the:
- ANSWERS-Core
The nurse is preparing to auscultate the apical pulse. Where should the nurse
place the stethoscope? - ANSWERS-5th intercostal midclavicular, on the left side
When using the tympanic thermometer for a child, the nurse will tug the ear
pinna: - ANSWERS-Downward and back.
Which of the following nursing process requires the nurse to establish
interventions of care for the patient? - ANSWERS-Planning
When giving an example of a fomite, the nurse describes a : - ANSWERS-
Contaminated stethoscope.
When following standard precautions, what will the nurse do when disposing
linens contaminated with feces? - ANSWERS-Don gloves
The nurse tells the patient the most important preventive technique for
interrupting the infection process is: - ANSWERS-Handwashing
, Which document identifies the scope of practice for the LVN? - ANSWERS-Nurse
Practice act
The characteristics, roles, and responsibilities of the vocational nurse includes of
all of the following except: - ANSWERS-Practice independently to meet client's
needs.
How did soldiers benefit from the concept of "sanitation" in the hospital ward
applied by Florence Nightingale? (select all that apply): - ANSWERS-Improved
hygiene;
Accurate record keeping of the patients;
Nutritional diet improvement;
Introduction to new medical equipment
The nurse checks the oxygen saturation of a client with pneumonia, the nurse is
assuring which essential human need according to Maslow? - ANSWERS-
Physiologic
A nursing students is administering a water and soap solution enema to a client.
Which of the following steps should the nurse perform to purge air from the
tubing? - ANSWERS-Open the tube clamp and fill the tube with solution.
A nurse has inserted an indwelling catheter and is ready to document. Which of
the following information is the nurse required to document? Select all that apply.
- ANSWERS-Procedure done;
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