Leadership Exam 3 Practice Questions & Lippincott Questions

Charge nurse Kim social media posts are unbecoming of her profession. Which of the below social media posting most likely support behavior unbecoming of her profession? a. Negative workplace comments b. Patient photos c. Details that identify the patient d. Picture of her family at the hospital

ANSWER: A

Social media high risk postings can lead to which of the below breaches? Select all that apply. a. Media misfires b. Patient privacy c. Confidentiality d. HIPAA violations

ANSWER: B, C, D

A nurse focus for prioritizing care with Emergency First D= Disability includes which of the below interventions a. Act to slow down development of disability b. Assess pain level c. 3-5 minute window for oxygenation d. Reverse circulatory problems

a. Act to slow down development of disability

Nurse Sills is a disgruntled nurse on your unit. Which of the below interventions will be the most effective action to implement? a. Performance coaching b. Be consistent and set standards c. Transfer to another unit d. Work around this behavior

ANSWER: B

A patient's nasogastric tube needs to be checked for placement and patency. Who can perform this skill? Select all that apply. a. The UAP b. The LPN c. The RN d. A student nurse under the supervision of the instructor

ANSWER: B, C, D

A 56-year-old client comes to the triage area with left sided chest pain, diaphoresis, and dizziness. What is the priority action? a. Initiate continuous electrocardiogram monitoring b. Notify the emergency department health care provider c. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula d. Draw blood and establish IV access

ANSWER: C

A new nurse manager started out having an open-door policy so that the manager was always available to staff and could meet their needs immediately. However, the manager found this prevents important work being completed in a timely manner and results in the manager having to work a few extra hours each day. What important steps could the manager take to change this policy? -Use noise canceling headphones and not answer the door when someone knocks -Post a "Do Not Disturb" message board on the door on which staff can also leave messages. -Complete priority tasks at home prior to coming in to work so interruptions won't cause a delay -Ask staff to send an email instead of knocking on the door and the manager will answer the email right away

-Post a "Do Not Disturb" message board on the door on which staff can also leave messages.

In the care of clients with pain and discomfort, which task is most appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Assisting the client with preparation of a sitz bath b. Monitoring the client for signs of discomfort while ambulating c. Coaching the client to deep breathe during painful procedures d. Evaluating relief after applying a cold compress

ANSWER: A

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just undergone hypophysectomy for hyperpituitarism. Which postoperative findings requires immediate intervention? a. A presence of glucose in the nasal drainage b. Presence of nasal packing in the nares c. Urine output of 40-50 mL/hr d. Patient reports thirst

ANSWER: A

The nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal cancer. Which task could be delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Assisting the patient with oral hygiene b. Observing the patient's response to feedings c. Facilitating expression of grief for anxiety d. Initiating daily weights

ANSWER: A

The nurse is providing care for a patient who underwent thyroidectomy 2 days ago. Which laboratory values requires close monitoring by the nurse? a. Calcium level b. Sodium level c. Potassium level d. White blood count level

ANSWER: A

The nurse manager in a public health department is implementing a plan to reduce the incidence of infection with HIV in the community. Which nursing action will be delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Supplying injection drug users with sterile injection equipment such as needles and syringes b. Interviewing a patient about behaviors that indicate a need for annual HIV testing c. Teaching high-risk community members about the use of condoms in preventing HIV infection d. Assessing the community to determine which population groups to target for education

ANSWER: A

When administering a blood transfusion to a patient, which action can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Take the patients vital signs before the transfusion is started b. Assure that the blood is infused with no more than 4 hours c. Ask the patient at frequent intervals about the presence of chills or dyspnea d. Assist with double-checking the patients identification and bag number

ANSWER: A

A client seen I the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heat failure. Which laboratory result will be most useful to monitor? a. Serum potassium b. B-type natriuretic peptide c. Blood urea nitrogen d. Hematocrit

ANSWER: B

Charge Nurse Jones is making assignments for an unexperienced RN & a 10-year experienced RN. Which of the below patients should not be assigned to the unexperienced RN? a. A patient receiving NGT feedings & bladder irrigations b. A transfer patient from CCU with a BP of 88/50 c. A post-op wound debridement patient d. A patient with chest tubes

ANSWER: B

The client has portal hypertension and hepatic encephalopathy secondary to liver disease and is being treated with lactulose. Which laboratory result will the nurse check first to see if the medication is having the desired effect? a. White blood cell count b. Ammonia level c. Potassium level d. Platelet level

ANSWER: B

The nurse assesses a newly admitted patient with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism (see figure - = picture on enlarged neck). How would the nurse best document the findings in this patient? a. Bilateral exophthalmos b. Large visible goiter c. Myxedema d. Moon face

ANSWER: B

The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old patient admitted to the acute care unit with an extra strong thirst, and dilute, excessive straw-colored urine output (up to 15L/day). What does the nurse suspect? a. Type 2 diabetes b. Diabetes Insipidus (DI) c. Cushing's Disease d. Addison Disease

ANSWER: B

The nurse is working in a hospice facility for patients with AIDS. The facility is staffed with LPNs/LVNs and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs). Which action will the nurse assign to the LPN/LVN? a. Assessing patient nutrition needs and individualizing b. Collecting data about the patients responses to medications used for pain and anorexia c. Developing UAP training programs about how to lower the risk for spreading infections d. Assisting patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living as needed

ANSWER: B

The nurse just admitted a client with bacterial meningitis who reports a severe headache with photophobia and has a temperature of 103.6F (39.2). What should the nurse do first? a. Administer codeine 15 mg orally for the clients headache b. Infuse ceftriaxone 2000 mg IV to treat the infection c. Give acetaminophen 650 mg orally to reduce the fever d. Give furesomide 40 mg IV to decrease the intracranial pressure

ANSWER: B

The nurse is caring for a patient after thoracentesis. Which actions can be delegated from the nurse to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply. a. Assess puncture site and dressing for leakage b. Check vital signs every 15 minutes for 1 hour c. Auscultate for absent or reduced lung sounds d. Remind the patient to take a deep breath e. Take specimens for the laboratory f. Teach the patient symptoms of a pneumothorax

ANSWER: B, D, E

A client with diabetes mellitus has been admitted to the unit and requires development of a teaching plan. Who should develop this teaching plan? a. The UAP b. The LPN c. The RN d. The RN or LPN

ANSWER: C

A patient with a diagnosis of sleep apnea has a problem with sleep deprivation related to disrupted sleep cycle. Which action should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel? a. Discuss weight loss strategies such as diet and exercise with the patient b. Teaching the patient how to set up the bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machine before sleeping c. Reminding the patient to sleep on his side instead of his back d. Administering modafil to promote daytime wakefulness

ANSWER: C

Manager Kim has completed a termination conference with Nurse Smith. Which of the below strategies is most appropriate with this conference? a. Discussion performance coaching b. Support Nurse Smith in developing an action plan c. End the meeting and leave d. Consult Human Resources for employment resources

ANSWER: C

Maslow Hierarchy of basic level needs includes which of the below? a. Social b. Safety c. Physiologic d. Self actualization

ANSWER: C

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease after hemodialysis. Which patient care action should the nurse delegate to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Assess the patients access site for a thrill and bruit b. Monitor for signs and symptoms of post-dialysis bleeding c. Check the patients post-dialysis blood pressure and weight d. Instruct the patient to report sign of dialysis equilibrium syndrome

ANSWER: C

A registered nurse is assigned the following clients: A. Patient with MRSA who needs a BID dressing change B. Patient S/P bone marrow transplant needing her central line dressing change C. Patient with diabetes needing his morning insulin before eating D. Patient with bronchitis, a low-grade fever who is due for his albuterol Prioritize these clients in the order they should be seen by the RN. a. ABCD b. DABC c. BCDA d. DCBA

ANSWER: D

Manager Jones must intervene appropriately with problem employees. What is the most important priority to maintain? a. Provide specific guidelines b. Address each situation based on the severity c. Limit stressors in the environment d. Patient safety

ANSWER: D

Nurse Cox has received her handoff report. Which of the below patients should she assess first? a. Mrs. Tree, admitted for HBP, has a BP of 168/94 b. Mr. Hill is requesting pain medication c. Mrs. Dill is scheduled for dialysis this AM d. Mr. Lopez O2 sat was 98% & has decreased to 90%

ANSWER: D

The nurse is caring for a patient with osteoporosis who is at increased risk for falls. Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Identifying environmental factors that increase risk for falls b. Monitoring gait, balance, and fatigue level with ambulation c. Collaboration with the physical therapist to provide the patient with a walker d. Assisting the patient with ambulation to the bathroom and in the halls

ANSWER: D

The nurse is preparing a patient for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which action can the nurse delegate to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Teach the patient what to expect during the test b. Instruct the patient to remove metal objects including zippers c. Witness that the patient has signed informed consent d. Check and record pre-procedure vital signs

ANSWER: D

Which infection control activity should the charge nurse delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Screening clients for upper respiratory tract symptoms b. Asking the client about the use of immunosuppresant medications c. Demonstrating correct hand washing to the clients d. Disinfecting blood pressure cuffs after clients are discharged

ANSWER: D

The nurse instructor is teaching a student who often asks for thorough explanations of each new concept. What learning style does this student have? -Kinesthetic -Auditory -Visual -Tactile

Auditory

Education development requires a sequence of steps. Select all of these steps you would include as a nurse leader when planning for staff development. -Assess learner needs -Determine knowledge levels -Identify learning objectives -Evaluate learning outcomes -Identify educational resources

-Assess learner needs -Determine knowledge levels -Identify learning objectives -Evaluate learning outcomes -Identify educational resources

The leader-manager of a busy unit be aware of the need to socialize new members of staff. The leader-manager should promote socialization of new staff members by: -Welcoming questions and being open to feedback -Providing at least two weeks of orientation or induction to new staff members -Assigning trusted and experienced mentors to new staff members -Providing learning opportunities that are specifically focused on the needs of recent graduates

-Assigning trusted and experienced mentors to new staff members

The nurse manager is planning some continuing education for the tea, and reviews several learning theories, including Knowles' adult learning theory. The nurse manager understand that this is one implication of this theory: -Mistakes are detrimental to learning -Learning occurs through vicarious experiences -Experiential learning works well with adults -Self-confidence is an asset for learning

-Experiential learning works well with adults

When selecting preceptors for new graduate orientation program, the nurse manager considers which types of diversity present in today's health care workforce? -Ethnicity -Educational -Economic -Generational -Gender

-Gender -Ethnicity -Generational

In order to team build, educational programs need to be offered to staff. In what order would the nurse manager accomplish the following steps? -Identify what skills or knowledge the staff need -Maximize use of available resources for funding -Evaluate and test outcomes after the program -Assess present knowledge and any deficits -Identify available resources to meet needs

-Identify what skills or knowledge the staff need -Maximize use of available resources for funding -Evaluate and test outcomes after the program -Assess present knowledge and any deficits -Identify available resources to meet needs

A nurse manager suspects a staff nurse of being chemically impaired. Which changes may have prompted the nurse manager to suspect impairment? -Poor handwriting for nursing notes -Frequently volunteering to pull narcotics for other nurses -Frequent breaks and leaving the unit without explanation -Reports that a patient's pain medication regimen is ineffective -Increasing absences without adequate explanation -Defensiveness related to high frequency of medication errors

-Increasing absences without adequate explanation -Defensiveness related to high frequency of medication errors -Frequently volunteering to pull narcotics for other nurses -Frequent breaks and leaving the unit without explanation

Linda provides care on a busy unit with a diverse skills mix. How should Linda's manager best promote the development of learnign organization (LO) on the unit? -Introduce a process that allows staff to develop collective vision for the units -Aim to replace unlicensed assistive personnel with licensed staff having defined scope of practice -Bring in consultants who can identify staff members' most pressing needs for remedial learning -Provide incentives for recruiting nurses who have extensive clinical experience.

-Introduce a process that allows staff to develop collective vision for the units

During the staff meeting, Linda made a request for team building activities among the unit staff. What action by Linda's manager is most likely to promote the development of cohesive team? -Allowing the members of the team to be autonomous and self-directed with their learning activities -Organizing group learning activities that have direct relevance to patient care and unit functions -Giving leadership to some of the newer members of the team rather than the more experienced members -Planning activities that are enjoyable and that allow minimal input of energy and time from team members

-Organizing group learning activities that have direct relevance to patient care and unit functions

A chemically impaired night shift nurse has completed a treatment program and is returning to the work setting. The nurse manager is reviewing reentry guidelines with the returning nurse. What should the returning nurse expect as part of these guidelines? -Assignment to the day shift for the first two months after returning to work -Provide evidence of continued involvement in support groups -Give an in-service to unit nurses about his experience in the drug treatment program -Peer mentoring and support form a successfully recovered nurse -Consent to random urine screening for drugs and alcohol

-Peer mentoring and support form a successfully recovered nurse -Consent to random urine screening for drugs and alcohol -Provide evidence of continued involvement in support groups

Linda's leader-manager is aware of the effect that conflict can have on the cohesiveness of the care team. What action should the leader-manager prioritize to ensure that conflict does not nullify team-building activities on the unit? -Establish clear, written guidelines stating that conflict is not part of the unit's culture -Educate staff members about the need for unity and the potential harm of workplace conflict -Perform conflict management in a transparent way that aims for win-win solutions -Encourage staff to deal with conflict privately in order to minimize effects on the larger team

-Perform conflict management in a transparent way that aims for win-win solutions

A nurse manager is instructing a staff member with a pragmatic learning style who is interested in applying information immediately to solve problems in the real world. What would be the best teaching strategy in this situation -Present content that is problem focused rather than theory focused -Ask the staff member to assess the logical flow of the content -Invite the staff member to set goals for the lesson plan -Present content that is theory-focused rather than problem focused

-Present content that is problem focused rather than theory focused

Staff can become overwhelmed due to stress in the workplace. The nurse manager knows that which methods can help to combat stress in new graduate nurses? -Providing a class on role transition -Providing extended orientations -Limiting experiences to easy patient assignments -Providing nurse residency programs -Isolating new nurses

-Providing a class on role transition -Providing extended orientations -Providing nurse residency programs

Linda's colleagues suggest that she may be experiencing compassion fatigue, stating "She takes everyone and everything to heart." What strategy should Linda employ to reduce and prevent compassion fatigue? -Seek out opportunities that allows for emotional renewal -Make a commitment to becoming a lifelong learner -Create a learning plan with input from colleagues and leader-manager -Avoid prolonged engagement with patient on the unit

-Seek out opportunities that allows for emotional renewal

A charge nurse received report on a patient with complex needs that will soon be admitted to the unit. The unit's complement of four experienced nurses each already has a four=patient load. Which nursing assignment demonstrates the charge nurse has applied the critical elements of the decision-making process in selection of the nurses to be assigned to the new patient? -The nurse whose current patients are lower acuity -The nurse next on the list for a new admit -The nurse who has the adjacent room -Th nurse with the most years of experience

-The nurse whose current patients are lower acuity

A nurse manager is implementing comprehensive program to prevent the chances of chemical impairment in the work setting. What should the nurse manager include as part of the program? -Develop a zero-tolerance policy that mandates immediate termination if impaired -Provide continuing education on substance use and its detection in the workplace -Train and assign a dedicated narcotic administration nurse for each shift -Implement mandatory staffing ratios with mandatory overtimes as necessary to meet ratios

-Train and assign a dedicated narcotic administration nurse for each shift

Staff development activities implemented on a unit occur for a variety of reasons: to establish competence, meet new learning needs, or respond to staff interests. Which statement by a staff member suggests to a nurse manager a need for a unit-based staff development activity? -We've been seeing more child abuse cases, and I'm not sure of the mandatory reporting process. -I need to attend the mock code in-service held in the I've never participated in a code before. -I like the idea of discussing a journal article at our weekly staff meetings. -The annual skills fair helps me keep up the date on tasks I don't regularly get to do.

-We've been seeing more child abuse cases, and I'm not sure of the mandatory reporting process.

A nurse was suspended following excessive absences. The absences continued after the suspension, and now the nurse is to be terminated. The nurse manager is completing a termination conference with the nurse. What response would be the most appropriate for the nurse manager to conclude the conference?

-You wont be able to use me for a reference.

A client in the emergency department who is being monitored with a portable cardiac monitor/defibrillator develops this rhythm (v-fib). Which action will the nurse take first? a. Defibrillate b. Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) c. Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV d. Intubate and manually ventilate

ANSWER: A

A patient has a urolithiasis and is passing stones into the lower urinary tract. What is the priority nursing concern for the patient at this time? a. Pain b. Infection c. Injury d. Anxiety

ANSWER: A

An LPN can provide which of the below tasks? a. Calculate IV flow rates b. Mix IV solutions c. Administer IV push meds d. Initiate plasma expanders

ANSWER: A

A nurse focus for prioritizing care with emergency First D = disability includes which of the below interventions? a. Assess pain level b. Act to slow down development of disability c. 3-5 minute window for oxygenation d. Reverse circulatory problem

ANSWER: B

Common delegation errors that occur in delegation? Select all that apply. a. Marginal delegating b. Under delegating c. Over delegating d. Improper delegating

ANSWER: B, C, D

The nurse is caring for the following patients with endocrine disorders. Which patient must the nurse assess first? a. A 21-year-old patient with diabetes insidious whose urine output overnight was 2000 mL b. A 55-year-old patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) who us demanding that the unlicensed assistive personnel refill his water pitcher c. A 65-year-old patient with Addison Disease whose morning potassium level is 6.2 mEq/L d. A 48-year-old patient with Cushing disease with a weight gain of 1.5lb (0.7kg) over the past 4 days

ANSWER: C

A client involved in a one-car rollover comes in with multiple injuries. List in order of priority the interventions that must be initiated for this client? a. Secure two large-bore IV lines and infuse normal saline b. Use the chin life or jaw thrust maneuver to open the airway c. Assess for spontaneous respirations d. Give supplemental oxygen e. Obtain a full set of vital signs measurements f. Remove or cut away the clients clothing

ANSWER: C, B, D, A, E, F c. Assess for spontaneous respirations b. Use the chin life or jaw thrust maneuver to open the airway d. Give supplemental oxygen a. Secure two large-bore IV lines and infuse normal saline e. Obtain a full set of vital signs measurements f. Remove or cut away the clients clothing

Inappropriate electronic and social media disciplinary actions are publicized in which which of the below published reports? a. Joint Commission Quarterly Reports b. National Social Media Reports c. Health Care Quarterly Reports d. Nurse Professional Liability Exposures Claim Report

ANSWER: D

A nurse manager reviewing acceptable and unacceptable inquires prior to conducting new-hire interviews in the coming week. Which interview questions are acceptable inquiries for the nurse manager to ask during the interview? -Are you related to the John Smith who is on the city council? -How long have you been married? -How long are you hoping to stay in this position if you are hired? -Where do you go to church? -Do you have a license to practice nursing in the state? -How long have you lived in the area?

Do you have a license to practice nursing in the state? How long have you lived in the area?

A nurse leader should not rely on peer learning activities when developing staff development because this can cause confusion among the attendees. -True or False?

False

A nurse instructor is creating a lesson plan to help develop the learning needs of the diverse staff. What should the instructor do to make an effective plan? -Focus on the predominant learning style in the group of students -Maintain total control over the goals of the lesson plan -Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies in the lesson plan -Convey each important concept through problem-focused instruction

Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies in the lesson plan

A nurse who is having difficulty with a patient care assignment has not asked for any help but keeps saying things like, "As usual, I'll just have to stay late until i get it all done." What response by the charge nurse would be best to address the nurse's passive-aggressive behavior? -We can't have you stay late. You may just have to skip lunch. -It sounds like you are a little behind. What can i do do to help? -If you are that busy, why don't you just ask for help? -Why are you always so behind?

It sounds like you are a little behind. What can i do do to help?

What is the best way for a nurse instructor to evaluate whether a staff member has learned an important new procedure as part of an educational development program? -Require the staff member to recite the key points of the procedure without referencing notes -Interview the staff member a month after the training to see if the information was retained -Have the staff member complete a thorough evaluation form at the end of the training -Observe if the staff member has adopted the desired behavior change

Observe if the staff member has adopted the desired behavior change

The nurse recruitment staff at a long-term care facility has decided to move to a team approach to interviewing qualified applicants. What is the most important reason for the staff to move to a team approach? -Have more than one applicant at a time to compare their performance -Reduce individual bias toward applicants -Lessen workload through equal division of interviews -Provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the interview process

Reduce individual bias toward applicants

Nurse Jean should provide priority care for which of the below patients? a. Stroke b. Coronary Heart Disease c. Chronic Renal Failure d. Diabetes Mellitus

a. Stroke

A hospital is hiring a nurse manager for the facility's new neonatal intensive care unit set to open in 3 months. In order to find the most acceptable and qualified candidate which type of interview should be conducted with potential applicants? -Structured interview -Subjective interview -Unstructured interview -Semi-structured interview

Structured Interview

A nurse manager is mentoring a new nurse manager regarding strategies for teaching staff. What does the new nurse manager learn is the goal of staff training? -To demonstrate memorization of the concepts -To transfer new learning to the work setting -For training to occur as quickly as possible -To practice new skills multiple times

To transfer new learning to the work setting

The nurse leader should include a variety of teaching and learning methodologies when developing learning activities for staff members. -True or false?

True

A nurse recruiter determined that an applicant lied about a previous nursing position. What ethical principle did the applicant violate in providing false information to the nurse-recruiter? -Veracity -Confidentiality -Autonomy -Fidelity

Veracity

A nurse has been late to work several times per week for the last three weeks. When questioned, the nurse states that her tardiness issues are related to new road construction on her route to work. The nurse manager deems that disciplinary action is necessary for the excessive unexcused tardiness. As this is the nurse's first infraction, what should be the nurse manager's choice of discipline? -Verbal admonishment -Written admonishment -Suspension -Dismissal

Verbal admonishment

An experienced nurse is applying for a nurse manager position on a similar unit at another hospital. In developing a list of appropriate questions to ask of the recruiter at the first interview, which should the nurse applicant select? -What is the turnover rate for staff nurses on this unit? -Can you tell me about shared governance for nursing at the facility? -Do you provide continuing education opportunities? -What would be the starting salary? -Are you planning to provide educational benefits? -How does the unit currently handle staff scheduling?

What is the turnover rate for staff nurses on this unit? -Can you tell me about shared governance for nursing at the facility? -Do you provide continuing education opportunities? -How does the unit currently handle staff scheduling?

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) duties include all of the below except? a. Assessment of patient b. Prevention of illness c. Promotion of health d. Administration of medications

a. Assessment of patient

Emergency first prioritization is important in prioritizing patient care. Which of the below measures demonstrates interventions for appropriate airway status a. Establish airway b. Assess breathing c. Administer oxygen d. Initiate IV status

a. Establish airway

Nurse Brown is being harassed by a nurse who is her equal rank. This behavior is best described as? a. Horizontal Violence b. Verbal Violence c. Lack of civility d. Threatening violence

a. Horizontal Violence

Which of the below legal problems can occur from inappropriate use of social media by nurses? Select all that apply. a. Unconstitutional claims b. Disciplinary actions c. Malpractice claims d. Ethical dilemmas

ANSWER: B, C

Nurse Cox has received her handoff report. Which of the below patients should she assess first? a. Mr Lopez O2 sat was 98% & has decreased to 90% b. Mrs. Dill is scheduled for dialysis this AM c. Mr. Hill is requesting pain medication d. Mr. Tree, admitted for HBP, has a BP of 168/94

a. Mr Lopez O2 sat was 98% & has decreased to 90%

Nurse Kim is prioritizing care according to infection control issues. Which of the below patients should the nurse see last? a. Patient B with MRSA b. Patient A with post op cardiac catheterization c. Patient C with lymphedema d. Patient D with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

a. Patient B with MRSA

Nurse Jones is prioritizing tasks. Which of the below activities will take priority? a. Patient assessment b. Dressing changes c. Decubitus care d. Patient feedings

a. Patient assessment

Maslow Hierarchy of Basic level needs includes which of the below? a. Physiologic b. Social c. Safety d. Self actualization

a. Physiologic

Trends V Isolated findings include all of the below except? a. Potential problems b. Vital signs c. Pain scale d. Level of consciousness

a. Potential problems

The 5 rights of delegation include all of the below rights except? a. Right route b. Right task c. Right communication d. Right person

a. Right route

Charge Nurse is making assignments for an unexperienced RN & a 10 year experienced RN. Which of the below patients should not be assigned to the unexperienced RN? a. A transfer patient from CCU with a BP of 88/50 b. A patient receiving NGT feedings & bladder irrigations c. A post-op wound debridement patient d. A patient with chest tubes

a. A transfer patient from CCU with a BP of 88/50

A new graduate nurse is interviewing for a position on a medical-surgical flood at a local hospital. During the interview, the nurse manager states, "Tell me about your wife and kids." Which response by the new graduate nurse best addresses the inappropriateness of the question while maintaining a positive interview environment? -We have three kids that keep us extremely busy? I'm sure you know what that's like. -If you are concerned that family may interfere with my work, my record of attendance speaks for itself. -I honestly don't think you can ask me that question, so can we move on? -I don't see how that is any of your business. Why are you asking me about that?

If you are concerned that family may interfere with my work, my record of attendance speaks for itself.