Fundamentals Quiz
A student nurse prepares a concept map while caring for a client recovering from surgery. What is the first step that the student nurse should take when preparing the concept map?
Arrange cues into clusters that form patterns
Which nursing interventions require a nurse to wear gloves? -Giving a back rub -Cleaning a newborn immediately after delivery -Emptying a portable wound drainage system -Interviewing a client in the emergency department -Obtaining the blood pressure of a client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive
Cleaning a newborn immediately after delivery and emptying a portable wound drainage system
A visitor says to the nurse, "Can I read my client's progress record? I am the sponsor from an alcohol recovery program." How should the nurse respond?
Do not allow the sponsor to review the record
The nurse needs to collect health care data for all employees at a multi- specialty hospital for research purposes. What type of health information technology would the nurse access to obtain the needed information?
Electronic health record (EHR)
What is a basic concept associated with rehabilitation that the nurse should consider when formulating discharge plans for clients?
Immediate or potential rehabilitation needs are exhibited by clients with health problems
A nurse is preparing a community health program for senior citizens. The nurse teaches the group that what physical findings are typical in older adults?
Increased blood pressure and decreased hormone production
The healthcare provider prescribes a low-fat, 2-gram sodium diet for a client with hypertension. The nurse should explain that the purpose of restricting sodium is to do what?
Prevent reabsorption of water in the distal tubules
In the orientation phase, a nurse and a client meet and get to know each other. Which actions should the nurse follow in this phase? -Prioritizing the client's problems -Clarifying the client's and nurse's roles -Evaluating goal achievement with the client -Taking action to meet goals set with the client -Encouraging and helping the client with self-exploration
Prioritizing the client's problems and clarifying the client's and nurse's roles
What type of approach would be a comforting approach that communicates concern and support?
Touch