Nursing 1230 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nursing manager is concerned about the number of infections on the hospital unit. What action by the manager would best help? Assess staf f members' hand hygiene practices  This is the best possible answer- Power Point (PP) Slide 7 Igi-Pg 418. The nursing instructor explaining infection tells students that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection? Intact skin and mucous membrane  Power Point Slide 5 Igi-p 415 Which type of transmission-based precautions mu...

Test Bank Skin Integrity and Wound Care Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit that has been participating in a research project associated with pressure ulcers. Which risk factor will the nurse assess for that predisposes a patient to pressure ulcer development? a. Decreased level of consciousness b. Adequate dietary intake c. Shortness of breath d. Muscular pain ANS: A Patients who are confused or dis...

HESI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 3 QUESTION AND ANSWERS 2024/2025 UPDATED A primiparous client has been in labor for 15 hours. Two hours ago, vaginal examination revealed the cervix dilated to 5 cm, 100% effaced, and the presenting part at station 0. Five minutes ago, the vaginal examination reveals no change in the cervix or decent of the fetus. Which labor pattern should the nurse document to describe the client' s progress? a. Protracted descent. b. Arrest of active phase. c. Prolonged latent ...

Test Bank Skin Integrity and Wound Care Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit that has been participating in a research project associated with pressure ulcers. Which risk factor will the nurse assess for that predisposes a patient to pressure ulcer development? a. Decreased level of consciousness b. Adequate dietary intake c. Shortness of breath d. Muscular pain ANS: A Patients who are confused or dis...

Teas Math Practice Tests Practice 7 Exam 2023 If Lynn can type a page in p minutes, what piece of the page can she do in 5 minutes? - ANS-5/p If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John can paint the same house in 6 hour, how long will it take for both of them to paint the house together? - ANS-2 hours and 24 minutes Employees of a discount appliance store receive an additional 20% off of the lowest price on an item. If an employee purchases a dishwasher during a 15% off sale, how...

A nurse has just received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter - A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds Using the...

A nurse has just received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter - A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds Using the...

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition A nurse preceptor is supervising a student nurse. Which behaviour by the student nurse will require the nurse preceptor to intervene? a. The student nurse reviews the patient's medical record. b. The student nurse reads the patient's plan of care. c. The student nurse shares patient information with a friend. d. The student nurse documents medication administered to the patient. - ANS c. The student nurse shares patient information wit...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 A With NGN A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit receives a telephone call requesting the status of a client from an individual who identifies themself as the client's parent. Which of the following actins should the nurse take? A.) Ask the caller for verification of their identity B.) Give the caller limited information about the client C.) transfer the phone call to the client's room D.) Inform the caller that they should obtain permi...

A nurse in an acute care facility is preparing a discharge summary for a client who is transferring to a long-term care facility. Which of the following documentation should the nurse include? A. Client flow sheet B. Acuity ratings C. Current medications D. Incident reports - C. Current medications The nurse should include the client's medications in the discharge summary to ensure client safety and continuity of care. A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for suctioning secr...