The charge nurse in a progressive care unit assigns the care of a patient receiving hemodialysis to a newly hired licensed practical nurse (LPN) without checking to see that the nurse has been determined competent to care for hemodialysis patients.The LPN is in orientation and fails to inform the charge nurse that she does not have experience with this type of patient.The actions of the charge nurse would be considered to be which of the following?

A) Malpractice
B) Incompetence
C) Negligence
D) Abandonment

The ________ is the hardest and most compact part of a tooth.

A) cementum
B) enamel
C) dentin
D) crown

The patient asks the nurse to explain the function of the sinoatrial node in the heart. What is the nurse's best response?

A) "The sinoatrial node stimulates the heart to beat in a normal rhythm."
B) "The sinoatrial node protects the heart from atherosclerotic changes."
C) "The sinoatrial node provides the heart with oxygenated blood."
D) "The sinoatrial node protects the heart from infection."

The nurse is preparing to check the gastric aspirate for pH. Which equipment will the nurse obtain?

A) 10-mL Luer-Lok syringe
B) Asepto syringe
C) Sterile gloves
D) Double gloves

A nurse is preparing a bowel training program for a patient. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A) Record times when the patient is incontinent.
B) Help the patient to the toilet at the designated time.
C) Lean backward on the hips while sitting on the toilet.
D) Maintain normal exercise within the patient's physical ability.
E) Apply pressure with hands over the abdomen, and strain while pushing.
F) Choose a time based on the patient's pattern to initiate defecation-control measures.

A nurse is working in a health care clinic.She loves her work because of all the different people she meets.She professes to care for all of them and states that she understands them because she realizes which of the following is true?

A) Basically all patients are the same.
B) Each person has a unique background.
C) Caring for people requires very little experience.
D) There are standard solutions to most health care problems.