The unit manager stops you in the hallway to discuss your inability to give safe patient care.The conversation is overheard by other nurses.The manager's comments are based on false information reported to her by a patient.This is an example of:

A) Collaboration
B) Assault and battery
C) Slander
D) Libel

A nurse is making initial rounds on patients. Which intervention for a patient with poor wound healing should the nurse perform first?

A) Reinforce the wound dressing as needed with 4 * 4 gauze.
B) Perform the ordered dressing change twice daily.
C) Observe wound appearance and edges.
D) Document wound characteristics.

The following patients are seen in the emergency department. The psychiatric unit has one bed available. Which patient should the admitting officer recommend for admission to the hospital? The patient who:

A) is experiencing dry mouth and tremor related to side effects of haloperidol (Haldol) .
B) is experiencing anxiety and a sad mood after a separation from a spouse of 10 years.
C) self-inflicted a superficial cut on the forearm after a family argument.
D) is a single parent and hears voices saying, "Smother your infant."

The nurse notes that a risk management nurse reviews the medical records of several clients on a care area.For what purpose is this review being performed?

A) Calculating the cost of care
B) Monitoring health status over time
C) Gathering data for clinical research
D) Determining whether interventions were appropriate

A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New prescriptions are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine (Zyprexa) . The addition of olanzapine to the medication regimen will:

A) minimize the side effects of lithium.
B) bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
C) enhance the antimanic actions of lithium.
D) provide long-term control of hyperactivity.

When preparing to interview a patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, a nurse can anticipate the assessment findings will include:

A) preoccupation with minute details; perfectionism.
B) charm, drama, seductiveness; seeking admiration.
C) difficulty being alone; indecisiveness, submissiveness.
D) grandiosity, attention seeking, and arrogance.