Unit 8
The nurse employed in a long-term care facility is planning the client assignments for the shift. Which client should the nurse assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A client who requires a 24-hour urine collection
What is the purpose of an incident report?
A method of promoting quality care and risk management
What should be given in a hand-off to a nurse coming on to a shift?
As needed medications that were given during the shift
What is an example of safety with computerized charting?
Making sure that you never leave a computer unattended with patient information on
Can a nurse be a witness to signing a living will?
No, it must be notarized or witnessed by a specific individual
The nurse observes that an older male client is confined to his room by his daughter-in-law. When the nurse suggests that he walk to the den and join the family, he says, "I'm in everyone's way, and my son needs me to stay here." Which is the best nursing intervention for this situation?
Suggest appropriate resources such as respite care and a senior citizens' center to the client and daughter-in-law
The nurse arrives at work and is told to report (float) to the pediatric unit for the day because the unit is understaffed and needs additional nurses to care for the clients. The nurse has never worked in the pediatric unit. Which is the appropriate nursing action?
Report to the pediatric unit and find tasks that can be done safely
A client comes to the ER who has been in a serious accident. She requires immediate surgery. What should be done regarding informed consent?
Transport the client to the operating department immediately, as required by the health care provider, without obtaining an informed consent
Which nursing action indicates a violation of client privacy?
Taking photographs of the client without consent
A client experiences a cardiac arrest. The nurse leader quickly responds to the emergency and assigns clearly defined tasks to the work group. In this situation, the nurse is implementing which leadership style?
Autocratic
