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Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th Edition LeMone, Burke, Question 1 Type: MCSA A patient with diabetes mellitus and poor circulation has thick and ingrown toenails. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do? 1. Soak feet in Epsom salts daily. 2. Use a clean sharp razor blade to trim nails. 3. Make an appointment with a podiatrist. 4. Cut toenails immediately prior to bathing. Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: There is no indication for this patient to s...

Medical-Surgical Nursing, Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 12th EditionThe nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient‘s input. The patient asks, “How is this different from what the physician does?” Which response would the nurse provide? a. “The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your physician.” b. “In addition to caring for you whi...

Leading and Managing in Canadian Nursing, 2nd Edition1. Leading, Managing, and Following 2. Developing the Role of Leader 3. Developing the Role of Manager 4. Nursing Leadership and Indigenous Health 5. Patient Focus Context 6. Ethical Issues 7. Legal Issues 8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems 9. Health Care Organizations 10. Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures 11. Cultural Diversity in Health Care 12. Power, Politics, and Influence Part II: Managing Resources...

Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th edition1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will: a. deny suicidal ideation. b. report a sense of well-being. c. take medications as prescribed. d. attend clinic appointments on time. ANS: B Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, a...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 9TH EDITION MCCANCE, HUETHERWhich statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? a. Cells can produce proteins. c. Cells can take in and use nutrients. b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes. d. Cells can synthesize fats. ANS: C In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their surroundings. The remaining options are not inclusive in their descriptions of cellular metabolic absorption. PTS: 1 REF: Page 2 2...

NURSING RESEARCH METHODS AND CRITICAL APPRAISAL FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 9TH EDITIONThe Angel of Mercy- is serene and content, is usually shown with a halo or other religious symbol. Until 100 years ago, nurses cared for patients at great risks to themselves. Even as recently as the 1950’s, antibiotics were not readily available, and the chief cause of mortality was infectious disease. -History demonstrates a strong link between nursing and religious orders. - The values of service and...

Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice 4th Edition by Kara Sealock, 1. Which is a judgement about a particular patient’s potential need or problem? a. A goal b. An assessment c. Subjective data d. A nursing diagnosis ANS: D Nursing diagnosis is the phase of the nursing process during which a clinical judgement is made about how a patient responds to heath conditions and life processes or vulnerability for that response. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge 2. The patient is to rec...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants 2nd Edition RosenthalAn APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician who does not restrict the types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the APRN‘s prescriptive authority be described? a. Full authority b. Independent c. Without limitation d. Limited authority ANS: B The APRN has independen...

Law and Business Administration in Canada, 15th Edition1) A simple definition of law would be misleading because law is so a. bound up with the rule of law. b. diverse and complex. c. difficult to define. d. none of the above e. all of the above Answer: b Diff: 2 Type: MC Topic: The Role of Law Skill: Recall 2) We need to have law because it a. regulates individuals’ interactions with one another. b. gives the government the power to act for the benefit of society in general. c. ...

Human Resources in Healthcare Managing for Success 5th EditionWhy should healthcare organizations be concerned about integrating business strategies and HR? a. To better align the business strategies with each other b. To determine which HR functions should be done in-house and which should be outsourced *c. To enhance organizational outcomes d. To ensure the organization is included in various lists of “best places to work” 2. Which of the following is an HR metric? a. Market share...