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1. A nurse tells the unit manager, “I am tired of all the changes on the unit. If things don’t get better, I’m going to quit.” Which of the following responses by the unit manager is appropriate? a. You should file a written complaint with hospital administration b. Just stick with it a little longer. Things will get better soon c. So, you are upset about all the changes on the unit? d. I think you have a right to be upset. I am tired of the changes, too 2. A charge nurse notice...

• Workarounds are ways invented by users to bypass the system to accomplish a task; usually indicate a poor fit of the system or technology to the workflow or user; devised methods to beat a system that does not function appropriately or is not suited to the task it was developed to assist with (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2018, p. 584). Workarounds negate expected practice protocols and are rarely necessary or appropriate means to ensure patient safety. • Longevity is defined as usability beyond...

1. An example of subjective data is: a. Decreased range of motion b. Crepitation in the left knee joint c. Lef t knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days d. Arthritis 2. An example of objective data is: a. A complaint of left knee pain b. Crepitation in the lef t knee joint (assessed by palpation) c. Left knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days d. A report of impaired mobility from left knee pain as evidenced by an inability to walk, swelling, and pain on passive rang...

1. A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline? "I place my child in time-out for 15 minutes when they misbehave." "I send my child to their room for the time-out period." "I make use of time-out after giving three warnings." "I use a kitchen timer to mark the end of the time-out period." 2. A nurse in a well-child clinic receives a phon...

1. A nurse is obtaining a history on an older adult. Which finding will the nurse most typically find? a. Lives in a nursing home b. Lives with a spouse c. Lives divorced d. Lives alone ANS: B In 2012, 57% of older adults in non-institutional settings lived with a spouse (45% of older women, 71% of older men); 28% lived alone (35% of older women, 19% of older men); and only 3.5% of all older adults resided in institutions such as nursing homes or centers. Most older adults have lost a sp...

a nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. which of the following actions is the nurse priority? A. Introduce a regular diet B. Rehydrate C. Maintain fluid therapy D. Assess fluid balance (Assess first the other three are interventions, before u intervene you have to assess how much fluid imbalance. Check for labs results because it will tell you what kind of fluid is to be given and how much fluid to be replaced. Priority is assessment first) A nurse is caring for a t...

1. A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remote memory, I s...

1.) A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching? a. “It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying medications.” b. “I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT treatments.” c. “I should receive ECT once a week for 6 weeks.” d. “I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during E...

1. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about wound care with a family member of a client who is postoperative. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? a) Administer an analgesic following wound care.(The nurse should remind the family member to administer an analgesic prior to wound care to prevent discomfort.) b) Irrigate the wound with povidone iodine.(The nurse should remind the family member to irrigate the wound with 0.9% sodium chloride.) c) Cleanse the wo...

Nursing Process- ATI Fundamentals Ch. 7 Assessment/ Data Collection ▪ Pt. interview ▪ Medical history ▪ Physical assessment ▪ Lab reports ▪ S/S, feelings ▪ Objective data  VS Analysis ▪ ID pt. health status ▪ Recognize trends and patterns Planning ▪ Nurse initiated/Independent Interventions ▪ Provider-Initiated/Dependent interventions ▪ Collaborative interventions ▪ Establish priorities Implementation ▪ Base care according to data and plan of ca...