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A patient develops a hospital-acquired surgical wound infection. Which organism should the nurse recognize as being the most likely cause of this infection? a. Shigella b. Salmonella c. Campylobacter d. Staphylococcus aureus - D Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen causing hospital-acquired surgical wound infections. A patient is admitted for treatment of an antibody-antigen response. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this response? (Select all that app...

A charge nurse on a labor and delivery unit is teaching a newly licensed nurse how to perform Leopoid maneuvers. Which of the following images indicates the first step of Leopoid maneuvers? - Picture of nurse palpating top of belly; where bottom is A nurse administers betamethasone to a client who is at 33 weeks gestation to stimulate fetal lung maturity. Which planning care for the newborn, which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medicat...

A cardiac care nurse is aware of factors that result in positive chronotropy. These factors would affect a patients cardiac function in what way? A. Exacerbating an existing dysrhythmia B. Initiating a new dysrhythmia C. Resolving ventricular tachycardia D. Increasing the heart rate - Ans: D Feedback: Stimulation of the sympathetic system increases heart rate. This phenomenon is known as positive chronotropy. It does not influence dysrhythmias. A group of nurses are participating in o...

A nurse is caring for a patient who has sickle cell anemia and the nurses assessment reveals the possibility of substance abuse. What is the nurses most appropriate action? A) Encourage the patient to rely on complementary and alternative therapies. B) Encourage the patient to seek care from a single provider for pain relief. C) Teach the patient to accept chronic pain as an inevitable aspect of the disease. D) Limit the reporting of emergency department visits to the primary health care ...

Accountability in Nursing (227) - Being answerable for the actions or interventions one performs as a nurse; taking responsibility for professional growth; RN is accountable to herself, pt, society, and profession. As a charge nurse, what is the best way to get feedback from the multiple generations of nurses in your unit? - Consider everyone's view-points. Everyone should be involved. IMPUT FEEDBACK. Think: democratic leader. Clara Barton (193) - Nurse during the Civil War; founder o...

"My instructors did not go over all of the material on the exam." "I probably would have passed if it wasn't so cold in the room." "If someone would have told me that it was going to be so difficult then I would have been more prepared." - A student takes the NCLEX-RN® exam and does not pass. Which of the following statements are examples of external locus of control (select all that apply)? 1 5/7 - 3 × 4/7= 1/2 - The lowest fraction 10/20 can be reduced to is: 3 3/4 - The ...

1. A geriatric nurse is teaching student nurses about the risk factors for development of delirium in older adults. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred? A. Taking multiple medications may lead to adverse interactions or toxicity. B. Age-related cognitive changes may lead to alterations in mental status. C. Lack of rigorous exercise may lead to decreased cerebral blood flow. D. Decreased social interaction may lead to profound isolation and psychosis. - ANS: A The ...

A forensic nurse assesses a child who has injuries that indicate possible abuse. What is the best way to document the assessment findings? a. Tape recorded statements from the child b. Digital photographs of injuries c. Video recording to record statements and show injuries d. Written documentation and photography - D Documentation of all forms of violence should include written documentation as well as photography. A forensic nurse has collected trace evidence. Which of the following ...

A 46-yr-old service-counter worker undergoes sclerotherapy for treatment of superficial varicose veins at an outpatient center. Which instructions should the nurse provide to the patient before discharge? a. Sitting at the work counter, rather than standing, is recommended. b. Exercise, such as walking or jogging, can cause recurrence of varicosities. c. Elastic compression stockings should be applied before getting out of bed. d. Taking an aspirin daily will help prevent clots from form...

2. A staff nurse has demonstrated the ability to be competent as a participant in surveillance and investigation activities. What skills would you expect that nurse to possess? Select all that apply. a. The ability to identify appropriate data sources b. The ability to communicate effectively using written reports c. The ability to collaborate with community agencies d. The ability to create a budget - ANS: A, C, D The staff nurse must have analytic assessment skills, communication skil...