test 1

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how may a newly licensed LPN/LVN practice? a. independently in a hospital setting b. with an experienced LPN/LVN c. under the supervision of a physician or RN d. as a sole practitioner in a clinic setting

whose influence on nursing practice in the 19th century was related to improvement of patient environment as a method of health promotion?whose influence on nursing practice in the 19th century was related to improvement of patient environment as a method of health promotion? a. Clara Barton b. Linda Richards c. Dorothea Dix d. Florence Nightingale

what is the purpose of licensing laws for LPN/LVNs? a. to limit the number of LPN/LVNs b. prevention of malpractice c. protection of the public from unqualified people d. to increase revenue for the state board of nursing

what premise is Maslows hierarchy of needs based on? a. all needs are equally important b. basic needs must be met before the next level of needs can be met c. self-actualization is a primary need d. individuals prioritize needs the same way.

what must the nurse realize when assessing physical and social environmental factors affecting health and illness? a. they affect one another b. they cause illness c. they cause patients to react similarly d. they can be separated

what system of comprehensive patient care considers the physical, emotional, and social environment and spiritual needs of a person? a. interdependent care b. Holistic health care c. illness prevention care d. Health promotion care

according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, what is an individuals most basic need? A. safety and security B. love/belongingness C. Physiologic D. Self actualization

The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis. What must be completed before the procedure may be performed? a. Physical assessment b. Interview c. Informed consent d. Surgical checklist

The nurse is caring for a patient with a do- not- resuscitate (DNR) order. Although the nurse may disagree with this order, what is his or her legal obligation? A. To question the health care provider B. To seek advice from the family C. To discuss it with the patient D. To follow the order

The nurse is assisting a patient to clarify values by encouraging the expression of feelings and thoughts related to the situation. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse? A. compare values B. make a judgement C. withhold an opinion D. Give advise

Which is a nursing care error that violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)?Which is a nursing care error that violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)? A. administering a stronger dose of drug than was ordered B. Refusing to give a patients daughter info otp C. informing the patients medical power of attorney of a medication change D. leaving a copy of the patients history and physical in the photocopier

what is true regarding surgical asepsis ? A. it inhibits growth of pathogenic organisms B. it is known as a cleaning technique C. it includes hand hygiene D. it is known as a sterile technique

what bacteria can lie dormant when condition for growth are not favorable? A. Residue B. Capsules C.Spores D. Flagella

A patient with a respiratory infection reports that he is not yet on an antibiotic. The nurse explains that the physician is waiting on the results of the culture and sensitivity. What does this test determine? a. What media the bacteria requires to grow b. How fast the bacteria grow c. Which antibiotics stop bacterial growth d. When the bacteria colonizea. What media the bacteria requires to grow

The nurse is concerned when a patient admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia suddenly develops a urinary tract infection (UTI). What type of infection is this UTI considered? a. Viral infection b. Bacterial infection c. Health care-associated infection d. Spore infection.

The nurse is instructing a patient about the most important preventive technique for breaking the chain of infection. What technique is the patient learning about? a. Sterilization b. Standard Precautions c. Hand hygiene d. Medical asepsis

A major threat to health care workers is blood-contaminated sharps. What should the nurse use to discard the used syringe? a. Wastebasket b. Sink c. Puncture-proof container d. Disinfecting soap

The patient in isolation may experience psychological or emotional deprivation. What should the nurse do to help minimize these feelings? a. Be cheerful b. Spend extra time with the patient c. Protect the patient from additional infection d. Answer the call light quickly

What is a method used to kill all microorganisms, including spores? a. Disinfecting b. Using an antiseptic c. Using chlorine bleach d. Sterilizing

When assessing a patient for signs of an infection, the nurse recognizes which laboratory result as indicative of an infection? a. Lowered red blood cell count b. Increased white blood cell count c. Lowered white blood cell count d. Increased red blood cell count

What is the most dependable and practical method to use when sterilizing instruments for the operating room? a. Chemical solution b. Boiling water c. Steam under pressure d. Dry heat

What should the nurse do to reduce the effort of moving a heavy object? a. Bring the feet close together and flex the knees b. Keep the back straight and bend at the waist c. Widen the base of support in the direction of movement d. Broaden the base of support and twist toward the direction of movement

What should the nurse do to protect his or her back when lifting or moving a patient? a. Lowering the height of the bed b. Holding the back straight with locked knees c. Bending knees and hips d. Getting the patient to the side of the bed

Where should the nurse place the load when carrying heavy objects? a. In a low position b. To the side of the body c. Close to the body midline d. With another's assistanceWhere should the nurse place the load when carrying heavy objects?

What is the term for range of motion (ROM) when it is performed by the patient? a. Assisted b. Passive c. Active d. Coordinated

The nurse is performing passive range of motion (ROM) for the patient. How will the nurse move the joint through ROM? a. The fullest extent b. Place the joint in normal position c. The point of pain d. Relax the patient

How should the nurse assist the patient with moving when pain is anticipated? a. Be supportive b. Apply heat before moving them c. Administer medication before ambulation d. Obtain assistance if the patient is heavy

What implementation might the nurse use to improve safety during a transfer? a. Weighing the patient first b. Using a transfer belt c. Putting shoes on the patient d. Supporting a flaccid arm

A nurse instructs a nursing assistant about moving older adult patients in bed. When should the nurse intervene when observing the nursing assistant perform a return demonstration? a. The nursing assistant is using simple language. b. The nursing assistant is avoiding jerky movements. c. The nursing assistant is avoiding sudden movements. d. The nursing assistant is pulling the patient across bed linens.

The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler position per physician order. What would indicate that this patient is in the correct position? a. Patient is leaning over the bedside table b. Head of bed is at a 30-degree angle c. Knee is drawn toward the chest d. Arms are flexed toward the head

The nurse manager is providing an in-service regarding a "safe hospital environment." What will this education mainly focus on preventing? a. Falls b. Exposure to contaminants c. Injury d. Electrical hazard

What important safety precaution should the home health nurse teach parents in order to prevent burns to small children? a. Never leave them unattended b. Turn pot handles on stoves away from reach c. Turn hot water on first when filling the bathtub d. Keep side rails up on the crib

What must the nurse do before applying a safety reminder device (SRD)? a. Get permission from the family b. Assess patient's skin condition c. Get a physician's order d. Explain the SRD to the patient

The emergency department nurse admits a victim of poisoning. Who should the nurse call to receive the best assistance for dealing with this victim? a. American Red Cross b. Fire department paramedics c. Poison control center d. Civil defense office

How can the medical record be used in litigation? (Select all that apply.) a. Public record b. Proof of adherence to standards c. Evidence of omission of care d. Documentation of time lapses e. Evidence by only the plaintiff.

a,b,c&d

A nurse failed to monitor a patient's respiratory status after medicating the patient with a narcotic analgesic. The patient's respiratory status worsened, requiring intubation. The patient's family claimed the nurse committed malpractice. What must be present for the nurse to be held liable? (Select all that apply.) a. A nurse-patient relationship exists. b. The nurse failed to perform in a reasonable manner. c. There was harm to the patient. d. The nurse was prudent in her performance. e. The nurse did not cause the patient harm. f. Duty does not exist.

a,b,c&f

A person can spread a bacterial infection by which actions? (Select all that apply.) a. Kissing others b. Sneezing at work c. Donating blood d. Coming in contact with blood products e. Leaving used tissue on the lavatory

a,b&e

A newly hired group of graduate practical/vocational nurses are attending orientation at a long-term care facility. What information will be included regarding considerations of mobility and the older adult? (Select all that apply.) a. The skin of older adults is more fragile and susceptible to injury. b. Always support older adults under the soft tissue when moving them in bed. c. Weakness and hypertension are common signs and symptoms noted in an older adult on bed rest. d. Aging tends to result in loss of flexibility and joint mobility. e. Older adults sometimes become fearful when hydraulic lifts are used for transfers.

a,d&e

The nurse assesses a patient in a Posey safety reminder device (SRD) for which problem(s) that may increase because of the use of SRDs? (Select all that apply.) a. Immobility b. Lethargy c. Risk for impaired circulation d. Risk for skin impairment e. Incontinence

a,c,d&e

A long-term care facility is committing to a restraint-free environment. What will the health care workers implement to encourage this environment? (Select all that apply.) a. Frequent orientation to surroundings b. Explain all procedures and treatments c. Discourage visitors d. Maintain toileting routines

a,b&d

A nurse who has a valid license in one a state is planning to move to another state. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Apply for a new license in the new state B. obtain permission from the state in which they are creeny licensed C. required to retake the NCLEX exam D. take additional continual education classes to meet requirements of the new state

A nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about the scope and standard of nursing practice. Which of the following describes standards of practice? A. List a set of skills that all nurses should be competent performing. Outlines responsibilities that every nurse is expected to provide regardless of their role. B. establishes a protocol for care to provide for a specific health problem C. specifies the nurses provide care that reflects current practice competent level of behavior when providing client care D. provides competencies for the nurses to achieve before licensure

a charge nurse is reinforcing teaching a newly licensed nurse about accessing a clients medical records. Which of the following should the nurse include? A. a nurse can only access the records of clients they are actively caring for B. a nurse can access the records of any client in the healthcare facility, as long as the info is not shared C. a nurse can share info abt a client with clients who have similar diagnosis D. a nurse can only share infer from the clients med record with uneducated family members

A nurse doesn’t take a clients apical heart rate, but documents that it was taken in the clients electronic health record. which do the the following terms describes the nurses actions? A. falsification B. libel C. battery D. slander

a nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed about hand hygiene. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include ? A. wash hands with soap and water if they are visibly soiled B. wash hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer when caring for a client who has Clostridium difficule C. Use alcohol based hand sanitizers in hands for at least 10 seconds D. Use hot water when washing hands with soap and water

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about maintaining correct posture when transferring clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. keep your back straight B. keep your knees straight C. tilt you head toward your chest D. loosen your abdominal muscles

a nurse is preparing to reposition a client whoch of the following actions should the murse take firstquizleta nurse is preparing to reposition a client whoch of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. raise the height of the clients bed B. place their feet in line with their shoulders C. pivot their feet in the direction of the move D. tighten their abdominal muscles

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A nurse in a providers office is assisting with the review of fall risk data collected in a client. Which of the following finding places the client at risk for a fall? Select all that apply. A. electrical bird on floor over walkway B. Grab bar in bathroom C. throw rugs in kitchen D. masculine degeneration E. use a cane to ambulate

a,c&d

nursing/ chap 8 review questions

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nursing/ chap 8 review questions