TESTBANK: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition, by Potter et al.

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Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health? The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of nursing pra... ctice is the nurse following? An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor? A nurse assesses a patient’s fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the nurse demonstrating? A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the nurse implementing? A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices. Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating? A nurse has compassion fatigue. What is the nurse experiencing? A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed consent, the patient tells the nurse, “I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn’t ask any questions.” The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and notifies the health care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying? The patient requires routine gynecological services after giving birth to her son, and while seeing the nurse-midwife, the patient asks for a referral to a pediatrician for the newborn. Which action should the nurse-midwife take initially? The nurse has a goal of becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Which activity is appropriate for a CRNA? A nurse teaches a group of nursing students about nurse practice acts. Which information is most important to include in the teaching session about nurse practice acts? A bill has been submitted to the State House of Representatives that is designed to reduce the cost of health care by increasing the patient-to-nurse ratio from a maximum of 2:1 in intensive care units to 3:1. What should the nurse realize? While providing care to a patient, the nurse is responsible, both professionally and legally. Which concept does this describe? A nurse is teaching the staff about Benner’s levels of proficiency. In which order should the nurse place the levels from beginning level to ending level? A nurse is preparing a teaching session about contemporary influences on nursing. Which examples should the nurse include? After licensure, the nurse wants to stay current in knowledge and skills. Which programs are the most common ways nurses can do this? A nurse wants to become an advanced practice registered nurse. Which options should the nurse consider? The nurse manager from the oncology unit has had two callouts; the orthopedic unit has had multiple discharges and probably will have to cancel one or two of its nurses. The orthopedic unit has agreed to “float” two of its nurses to the oncology unit if oncology can “float” a nursing assistant to the orthopedic unit to help with obtaining vital signs. Which concepts does this situation entail? A nurse is teaching the staff about managed care. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? A nurse is teaching a family about health care plans. Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of the Affordable Care Act? A nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital. When should the nurse begin discharge planning? The nurse is applying for a position with a home care organization that specializes in spinal cord injury. In which type of health care facility does the nurse want to work? A nurse provides immunization to children and adults through the public health department. Which type of health care is the nurse providing? [Show More]

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