Quiz 2

A nurse in an ER department caring for a client who is bleeding profusely from a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

A) Apply a tourniquet to the left wrist B) Elevate the limb and apply ice C) Clean the would D) apply direct pressure over the wound

Acquisition of clinical judgement is a developmental process. Which characteristics describe the novice nurse?

A) The novice nurse possesses knowledge, skills, and attitudes B) the novice nurse possesses limited problem-solving strategies and thinking C) the novice nurse chooses actions and implements them independently D) the novice nurse is able to express global health concerns

A nurse is prioritizing client care after receiving change of shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

A) a client who told the nurse's aid he is short of breath B) A client who needs a prescription for discharge? C) A client who is scheduled for an abdominal x-ray and is awaiting transport D) a client who received oral pain medication 15 minutes ago

A nurse on a pediatric until is reviewing her client assignment following the shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to assess first?

A) a toddler who has both arms in casts and needs to be fed breakfast B) An infant who was pertussis and is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula C) A school age child who has diabetes mellitus and requires blood glucose monitoring D) an adolescent who was admitted to the until in sickle cell crisis and is ready for discharge instructions

Which of the following nursing actions require clinical judgement? (choose all that apply)

A) administering the morning dose of blood pressure meds to a patient B) teaching a family how to empty a surgical drain at home C) calling a code blue for a patient who is not breathing D) evaluating a patients pain level before administering analgesia

A nurse is caring for four clients. After administering morning medications, she realizes the blood pressure med was given to the wrong patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A) check the clients vital signs B) notify the clients provider C) administer med to the correct client D) fill out an error report

Which action should the student nurse take to best develop critical thinking skills?

A) interview staff nurses about their experiences B) Actively participate in clinical experiences C) Study 3 hours each night D) Score at least B on all exams

Which action indicates a RN is using clinical judgement in caring for a patient?

A) nurse passes the annual competencies required by their employer B) nurse takes care of patient in the same way C) looks for their old copy of the nursing textbook D) takes immediate action when patient condition worsens

The nurse in trauma unit has received report on a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?

A) obtain a blood pressure B) Ask the client where they are C) check pupillary response to light D) evaluate chest expansion

Which action should the nurse take when using critical thinking skills to make clinical decisions?

A) read and implement the health care providers orders B) make decisions based on intuition and feelings C) Consider what is important in every different situation D) Accept one established way to provide care