Unit 3 - Health, safety and security in health and social care

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about advance directives and a healthcare proxy which of the following client statements shows understanding of the teaching - I do not need to name a relative as my designee in my health care proxy A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which ofthe following actions should the nurse take? - Supplement spoken language with pictures. Or review the facility policy about the use of aninterpreter A nurse in an ac...

1. Three years ago, Anna's dog, Lucky, her pet for 16 years, was killed by a car. Since that time, Anna has lost weight, rarely leaves her home, and talks excessively about Lucky. Anna's behavior would be considered maladaptive for which of the following reasons? a. It has been more than 3 years since Lucky died. b. Her grief is too intense over the loss of a dog. c. Her grief is interfering with her functioning. d. Cultural norms typically do not comprehend grief over the loss of a pe...

What is Art of Nursing: Attending – • An intensity of presence • Listening, touching, or giving attentive physical care What is Art of Nursing: Patient Advocacy – • Being able to speak up for someone, especially when the other person lacks knowledge, skills, ability, or status to speak for themselves • As a nurse it is an ethical responsibility Evidence-based practice (EBP) is... - a process by which the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient prefe...

Test Bank For Foundations for Population Health in Community Public Health Nursing 5th Edition by Marcia Stanhope, Jeanette Lancaster Chapter 1-32 Complete Guide A+ Test Bank For Foundations for Population Health in Community Public Health Nursing 5th Edition Authors: Authors: Marcia Stanhope, Jeanette Lancaster Table of Contents Chapter 1. Community and Prevention Oriented Practice to Improve Population Health Chapter 2. The History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing Chapt...

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation (occlusion). Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "premenstrual tension will no longer be present." B. "Ovulation will remain the same." C. "Hormone replacements will be needed following this procedure." D. "My monthly menstrual period will be shorter." - B. "Ovulation will remain the same." Ovulation (egg release from the ovarie...

1) A toddler is receiving an infusion of total parenteral nutrition via a Broviac catheter. As the child plays, the I.V. tubing becomes disconnected from the catheter. What should the LPN/LVN do first? a. Turn off the infusion pump. b. Position the child on the side. c. Clamp the catheter. d. Flush the catheter with heparin. - C. Clamp the catheter. 2) A LPN/LVN is conducting an infant nutrition class for parents. Which foods are appropriate to introduce during the first year of life? Select a...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr. B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr. D. Document the client’s condition every 15 minutes 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age ch...

A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia b. Headache c. Joint pain d. Hypotension A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses should t...

A nurse is providing teaching about the gastrostomy tube feedings to the parent of a school age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse take? A. Administer the feeding over 30 minutes B. Place the child in a supine position after the feeding. C. Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days D. Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration - A. Administer the feeding over 30 minutes A nurse is administering digoxin 0.125 mg Po to an adult client. For which of ...

Telepsychiatry - a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance through a technological interface -a subset of telehealth -telepsychiatric services • psychiatric interview • psychiatric evaluations • therapy • medication management • consultation • client education The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - -benefit the client -maintain client...