Prophecy Core Mandatory (ProphecyCoreMandator)

Which of the following statements is true about pain? - Patients in pain will not necessarily have changes in their vital signs Which statement is accurate concerning the portability of advance healthcare directives? - In some cases, if the laws are similar, a state will accept the AHDs. Which of the following statements is accurate concerning advance healthcare directives? - Emergency medical technicians cannot honor the AHD An advance healthcare directives: - Afford legal immunity for h...

What should you assess regardless of age group? correct answer: Confusion or Depression The National Patient Safety Goal 6 is to improve the safety of clinical alarm systems. What is the rationale for this goal? correct answer: **To improve patient safety if clinical alarm systems are not properly managed** What is an important concept of being a patient advocate? correct answer: Accepting the patient's decision Which of the following is a patient responsibility? correct answer: To...

Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair correct answer: Patient Lift example hoyer What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis correct answer: BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32 Your 85 year old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since being admitt...

Healthcare professionals are required to report suspected cases of child and elder abuse: correct answer: B. In all states Which of the following statements is accurate concerning advance healthcare directives? correct answer: D. Emergency medical technicians cannot honor AHD's Which of the following statements is accurate? correct answer: D. Providers should always consider alternatives to the use of physical restraints Factors that can contribute to violence in a healthcare facili...

What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? correct answer: The contributory factors associated with the event. Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? correct answer: supports ethical behavior in everyday interactions in the workplace What is an example of patients' rights? correct answer: Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug. Acceptable patient identifiers included correct answer: Name and Birthday...

Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? correct answer: phenazopyridine (Pyridium) You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows: Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What should you do next? correct answer: Hold digoxin and call the provider Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: correct answer: Normal Saline is an isot...

1. Normal sinus rhythm: Regular Rate: 60-100 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec 2. Sinus Bradycardia: Regular Rate: <60 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec 3. Sinus Tachycardia: Regular Rate: 100-150 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec 4. Premature Atrial Contraction: IRREGULAR Rate: depends on underlying rhythm P wave: Present or hidden in T wave PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec...

Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above correct answer: d. All of the above Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer...

What type of support would you place to alleviate pressure on the brachial plexus nerve when a patient is in a side-lying position CORRECT ANSWERS: Axillary Roll You are the circulating nurse confirming consent with a patient scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy with colostomy. The patient states they do not want a colostomy. What should you do? CORRECT ANSWERS: Do not take the patient to the operating room and consult the surgeon immediately What equipment is most important for a pat...