Nsg 3023 chapter 17 quiz Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 3023 Chapter 17 QUIZMULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. The nurse knew this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state. Which of the following organizations defines the scope of nursing’s professional functions and responsibilities? a. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) b. The MedWatch program c. Employee assist...

NSG 3023 Chapter 17 QUIZ Chapter 17: Administering Medications Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. The nurse knew this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state. Which of the following organizations defines the scope of nursing’s professional functions and responsibilit...

NSG 3023 Chapter 18 QUIZ Chapter 18: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is suffering from kidney failure and is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse explains that peritoneal dialysis works by instilling a solution into the abdomen that contains dextrose that will pull extra fluid into the abdominal cavity. What is the name of this process? a. Diffusion b. Osmosis c...

NSG 3023 Chapter 17 QUIZ Chapter 17: Administering Medications

NSG 3023 Chapter 17 QUIZ. A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. The nurse knew this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state. Which of the following organizations defines the scope of nursing’s professional functions and responsibilities? a. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) b. The MedWatch program c. Employee assistance programs (EAP...

NSG 3023 Chapter 33 QUIZ Chapter 33: Nutrition Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient who has high cholesterol asks the nurse if there is a need to limit all fat in the diet to lower cholesterol. What is the nurse’s best response? a. “You should limit the amount of monounsaturated fats.” b. “You should limit the amount of unsaturated fatty acids.” c. “You should limit the amount of saturated fats.” d. “You should not limit the ...

NSG 3023 CHAPTER 29 QUIZ Chapter 29: Hygiene Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is working on a long-term rehabilitation unit, is providing care for a 46-year-old woman who was the victim of a violent crime and suffered a head injury. The patient has an endotracheal tube, which is secured with tape. The tape is crusted with dried secretions. The nurse is providing personal hygiene for the patient and needs to replace the tape. What is the ...

NSG 3023 CHAPTER 39 QUIZ Chapter 39: Surgical Patient Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 57-year-old patient who is being admitted for an appendectomy. The patient is a 2-pack-a-day smoker, has a history of diabetes, and is 20 pounds overweight. Which of the following potential postoperative complications should be the nurse’s highest concern for prevention? a. Atelectasis b. Negative nitrogen balance c. Delayed wound healing d. Hyperthermia...

NSG 3023 CHAPTER 37 QUIZ Chapter 37: Skin Integrity and Wound Care Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital for a bowel obstruction. The patient is immobile and the nurse notices that there is a reddened area on the right heel. When the nurse presses on the area it does not turn lighter in color. How should the nurse document the tissue condition? a. Reactive hyperemia b. Blanchable hyperemia c. Nonblancha...