The nurse working in the emergency department is preparing heat therapy for one of the patients in the unit.Which one is it most likely to be?

A) Is actively bleeding
B) Has swollen, tender insect bite
C) Has just sprained her ankle
D) Has lower back pain

The nurse arrives at work to find the unit will be short staffed for the shift because a nurse called in sick at the last minute,leaving no time to find a replacement.What factors contribute to the dilemma faced by the nurse working this shift? Select all that apply.

A) The nurse's multiple obligations and relationships
B) Value conflicts and lack of clarity within the profession
C) Autonomy versus escaping hard choices
D) Higher pay versus cost effectiveness
E) Caring versus the decreased time to spend with patients

The order is for the patient to receive 500 mL over 4 hours.The nurse has an electronic infusion device (EID) in place that provides for the regulation of hourly infusion.The intravenous (IV) tubing available is 10 gtt/mL.What is the setting for the infusion device?

A) 125 mL/hr
B) 500 mL/hr
C) 21 gtt/min
D) 32 gtt/min

The nurse needs to transfer the patient from the bed to the stretcher.The patient is unable to assist.Of the following,which would be the best technique for transferring the patient?

A) Using three nurses and a slide board
B) Using the three-person lift technique
C) Raising the head 30 degrees
D) Having the patient keep arms to the side

A man was involved in a motor vehicle accident yesterday.He is to be sedated for more than 2 weeks while breathing with the assistance of a mechanical ventilator.Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for him at this time?

A) Risk for Infection related to subcutaneous injuries
B) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to immobility
C) Impaired Tissue Integrity related to ventilator dependency
D) Impaired Skin Integrity related to ventilator dependency

The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. The nurse is using open gloving to apply the sterile gloves. Which steps will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A) While putting on the first glove, touch only the outside surface of the glove.
B) With gloved dominant hand, slip fingers underneath second glove cuff.
C) Remove outer glove package by tearing the package open.
D) Lay glove package on clean flat surface above waistline.
E) Glove the dominant hand of the nurse first.
F) After second glove is on, interlock hands.

When doing a nutritional assessment on a Hispanic family, the nurse learns that their diet consists mainly of vegetables, legumes, and starches. How should the nurse assess this diet?

A) Indicates they live in poverty
B) Is lacking in protein
C) May provide sufficient amino acids
D) Should be enriched with meat and milk

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