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- At the beginning of the shift, an RN is preparing assignments for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the LPN?A)Measuring a client's I & OB)Providing postmortem care for a clientC)Obtaining a client's weightD)Inserting a nasogastric tube for a client
- A nurse is preparing a seminar about the goals of the Magnet Recognition Program for a group of nursing colleagues. Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)(SATA)A)Identify excellence in the delivery of careB)Disseminate best practice in nursing servicesC)Facilitate a decrease in length of stays in a facilityD)Promote quality in health care settingsE)Prioritize client needs
- A nurse is discussing time management strategies with another nurse. The nurse should include which of the following as an example of a time management strategy?A)Skip a meal break to catch up on charting.B)Plan time for disruptionsC)Offer to complete another nurse's task.D)Complete the easiest tasks first.
- A nurse is collecting data to determine the best practice for reducing pressure injuries in clients. Which of the following roles is the nurse taking?A)EducatorB)AdvocateC)MentorD)Researcher
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- A nurse receives a client care assignment from the charge nurse that he believes is unfair. The nurse voices his concern to the charge nurse. The nurse is using which level of communication at this time?A)IntrapersonalB)TranspersonalC)PublicD)Interpersonal
- A nurse manager is planning a presentation for staff nurses on improving critical thinking skills. Which of the following critical thinking skills should the nurse manager include in the presentation? (Select All that Apply.)(SATA)A)SynthesisB)EvaluationC)AnalysisD)IntuitionE)Interpretation
- A charge nurse is making a room assignment for a client who has scabies. In which of the following rooms should the nurse place the client?A)A semi-private room with a client who has pediculosis capitisB)A positive-pressure isolation roomC)A private roomD)A negative-pressure isolation room
- A traveling nurse is taking a temporary assignment out of state. Which of the following information should the nurse identify is the purpose of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?A)Provides the nurse with a new license in the new stateB)Grants the nurse permission to practice in more than one stateC)Requires the nurse to reapply for a new licenseD)Requires continuing education from previous state to maintain licensure
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- A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative.. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as objective data? (Select All that Apply.)(SATA)A)The client's current blood pressure is below their preoperative reading.B)The client's right calf is swollen and warm to the touch.C)The client is reporting nausea.D)The client states they are experiencing "extreme pain".E)The client's urine output has been 150 mL over the past 3 hr.
- A nurse is teaching a class about professionalism. The nurse should include that joining a professional organization is an example of which of the following?A)Professional identityB)Professional commitmentC)Risk managementD)Quality improvement
- A nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to an assistive personnel (AP). The nurse should identify which of the following as one of the five rights of delegation?A)Right timeB)Right communicationC)Right roomD)Right documentation
- A nurse is caring for a client who is chemically impaired. Which of the following is a key topic in the cascade of care framework for opioid use disorder (OUD)A)Engagement in careB)RecoveryC)ReadmissionD)Medication initiation
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- A nurse is completing a SOAP note in a client's chart. In which of the following sections should the client's vital signs be documented?A)PlanB)AssessmentC)SubjectiveD)Objective
- A nurse has received change-of-shift report on a group of clients and is preparing her assignment. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?A)A client who was admitted for chest pain and is reporting a new onset of indigestionB)A client who had a blood glucose reading at 0650 of 70 mg/dL after receiving 50% dextrose for a hypoglycemic episodeC)A client who has pneumonia and was treated for a temperature of 38.9° C (102° F) at 0400D)A client who has pulled out the peripheral IV catheter and is scheduled to receive a dose of famotidine at 0800
- A nurse checks with assistive personnel on the unit throughout the shift to determine if they are completing tasks. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following rights of delegation?A)Right personB)Right communicationC)Right supervisionD)Right circumstances
- An RN is making nursing staff assignments for his team consisting of himself, two licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following clients should he assume responsibility for?A)The client who is actively dying and requires IV pain medicationB)The client who is 3 days postoperative and requires a dressing changeC)The client who requires frequent ambulationD)The client who is in protective isolation
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- A nurse is teaching a class on professionalism. The nurse should include that which of the following is an example of responsibility?A)Speaking to a provider on behalf of a client.B)Performing hand hygiene before caring for a client.C)Contacting a social worker for a client who requires assistance with finances.D)Supporting a client's decision to discontinue a treatment.
- When planning delegation of tasks to assistive personnel (AP), a nurse considers the five rights of delegation. Which of the following should the nurse consider when using one of the five rights of delegation?A)The AP's rapport with clientsB)The AP has the knowledge and skill to perform the taskC)The AP's ability to complete the task without assistanceD)The AP's ability to prioritize
- A nurse is updating the Minimum Data Set (MDS) forms for the residents of a long-term care facility. A nursing colleague asks about the significance of MDS documentation. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?A)"The MDS forms provide documentation of each resident's assessment, including their cognitive and physical status."B)"The MDS forms are completed by the provider each month."C)"The MDS forms are provided to the facility with analysis of each resident's prescribed medications."D)"The MDS forms are faxed to health care providers at the end of each quarter."
- A nurse manager is planning a presentation for staff nurses on improving critical thinking skills. Which of the following critical thinking skills should the nu manager include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)(SATA)A)SynthesisB)IntuitionC)EvaluationD)InterpretationE)Analysis