Order of planning patient care assessment A home care nurse is visiting an older adult who experienced a brain attack 2 years ago and now has a sacral pressure ulcer. The nurse identifies that the patient and spouse both appear unkempt and the spouse appears tired and irritated. The patient is very quiet and avoids eye contact. Which nursing action is most appropriate? 1. Explore […]

Discuss history of schizophrenia questions A patient who has a history of schizophrenia and is hallucinating is brought to the emergency department of a community hospital. The primary health-care provider in charge refuses to admit the patient. The nurse attempts to educate the primary health-care provider regarding the law involving patients who are grossly disabled. The primary health-care provider still refuses to admit the patient. […]

Discussion on brain attack process Which actions are a violation of the Health Insur- ance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)? Select all that apply. 1. Talking about a patient to another health professional in an elevator 2. Telling a neighbor about a famous person who currently is your patient 3. Documenting untrue information on purpose in a patient’s clinical record 4. Leaving patient […]

Analyzing respiratory infection assignment Under which category is the agency Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) classified? 1. Proprietary 2. Voluntary 3. Official 4. Private 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has shortness of breath because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and an upper respiratory infection. The patient reveals smoking several cigarettes a day. Which nursing intervention is associated with restoring this patient’s health? 1. […]

Assessing acute cardiac problem A public health nurse is performing a variety of activi- ties within the community. Which activities are exam- ples of tertiary prevention? Select all that apply. 1. Assessing the home environment of a patient with a spinal cord injury who is to be discharged 2. Conducting a class at the local library about the importance of exercise 3. Visiting a new […]

Florence Nightingale’s beliefs regarding nursing Which of the following are some of Florence Nightingale’s beliefs regarding nursing? Select all that apply: a. A holistic framework inclusive of illness and health b. The need for a theoretical basis for nursing practice c. The importance of creating an environment that promotes healing d. The need for fresh air and light e. The need to support the individual’s […]

Discuss the process of paradigm revolution Explain the relationships of concepts and propositions to theory. 2. Discuss the purpose of theory. 3. Describe the link between nursing theory and the continuing development of the nursing profession. 4. Explain the interdependent roles of nursing practice, nursing theory, and nursing research. 5. Identify the three categories relating to the scope of theories. 6. Describe the metaparadigm concepts […]

Evidence based practice assessment Which of the following best describes the founda- tion of research? a. Evidence b. Experience c. Critical thinking d. Scientific method 2. ‘‘The systematic collection of numerical informa- tion, often under conditions of considerable control, and the analysis of the information using statistical procedures’’ best defines: a. Quantitative research b. Qualitative research c. Experimental research d. Evidence-based practice 3. Informed consent […]

Order continuum of care concept Describe the current status of the U.S. health care delivery system. 2. Discuss the various health care settings through which health care services are delivered. 3. Identify the members of the health care team and respective roles. 4. Explain factors influencing health care delivery. 5. Explore the challenges that exist within the health care system. 6. Discuss nursing’s role in […]

Discuss the evaluation process assessment Identify the components of critical thinking. 2. Describe the relationship between critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. 3. Compare critical thinking and creative thinking. 4. Relate critical thinking to the nursing process. 5. Describe the assessment step of the nursing process. 6. Describe the process of nursing diagnoses. 7. List the tasks involved in the outcome identification and planning […]