Respite care Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The patient states that thepatient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is not controlling his pain. thenurse checks theinfusion setup and IV site and then evaluates thepatient‘s ability to use thesystem. All looks in order. thenurse should notify thephysician to: (Select all that apply.) a. report suspected drug-seeking behavior. b. possibly change thedrug being used. c. adjust thedosage of thedrug being used. d. request placebo medication to evaluate true pain. ANS: B, C Instruct thepatient to...

  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 asse...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a. An older adult client w...

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS GUIDE CBT EXAMS FOR NMC 1. What is the role of the NMC? a) To represent or campaign on behalf of nurses and midwifes b) To regulate hospital or other healthcare settings in the UK c) To regulate health care assistance d) To regulate nurses and midwives in the UK to protect the public 2. What is the purpose of The NMC Code? a) It outlines specific tasks or clinical procedures b) It ascertains in detail a nurse's or mi...

RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A 1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-year-old. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. (Unable to read) B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion. C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion. D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula. Whic...

Chamberlain university NR 442 exam 2 with verified answers A nurse is planning to discharge a client who is quadriplegic to his home. The nurse suggests the family might need respite care services. When a family member asks how respite care can help, which of the following responses should the nurse provide?

The level of hospice care where family members provide a significant amount of the care: 1) Respite Care 2) General In-Patient Care 3) Continuous Home Care 4) Routine Home Care - 4 What is the minimum length of time that resident medical records must be retained? 1) 7 years 2) 5 years 3) 10 years 4) 3 years - 2 A health insurance plan where members can go to any Medicare-approved doctor or hospital: 1) HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) 2) SNP (Special Needs Plan) 3) PPO (Preferr...

NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers respite care - Answer-a type of care provided for caregivers of homebound ill, disabled, or elderly patients. to give the caretaker a break The nurse is caring for a school-age child with cerebral palsy. Which of the following developmental tasks, appropriate for this age, may be delayed? a. Attachment to family b. Sense of independence c. Achieving industry d. Forming a sense of identity - Answer-c. Achieving industry. This development...

ATI CAPSTONE LEADERSHIP 2024 NEW SOLUTION a nurse is planning to discharge a client who has quadriplegia to his home. the nurse suggests that the family might need respite care services. when a family member asks how respite care can help, which response should the nurse provide? - respite care allows the primary caregiver time away from day-to-day care responsibilities

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hours ago. Which of the following actions is the priority? A. Assess fluid intake every 24 hours B. Ambulate three times a day C. Assist with deep breathing and coughing D. Monitor the incision site for findings of infection C The priority action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care is to assist the client with deep breathing and coughing, which reduces the risk for postoper...