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The nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client just brought in by ambulance after a motor vehicle accident. The client is disorientated, in pain, and crying. The nurse identifies that the client is most at risk for which of the following?

This is a Multiple Response Item. The nurse is positioning a client on the bedpan. Which actions are appropriate for the nurse to follow? Select the three responses that apply. Type the letters to your answer in alphabetical order, using no spaces, commas or periods. A. Place the bedpan against client’s buttocks and push the bedpan until the perineal area is situated properly. B. Place used/soiled bedpan on overbed table while cleaning the client’s perineal area. C. Assess the client need before selecting the type of bedpan. D. Provide privacy for the client while using the bedpan. E. Assess skin and hygiene needs when providing the bedpan.

Several clients are admitted to an adult medical unit. The nurse would ensure airborne precautions for a client with which of the following medical conditions?

A client with hearing loss admits to the nurse that he gets frustrated trying to carry on conversations with friends. The nurse realizes that which of the following poses the highest risk for the client?   

This is a multiple response item.  The patient was in a minor motor vehicle accident and has a laceration on his left lower leg. Important aspects to consider when applying his bandage include which of the following? Select the three responses that apply. Type the letters to your answer in alphabetical order using no spaces, commas or periods. A. Apply to extremity while in the natural position B. Apply bandage from proximal to distal C. Apply the bandage evenly across the extremity D. Apply the bandage as tightly as possible E. Apply the bandage with enough pressure to provide support  

This is a multiple response item. Acceptable hand hygiene practices include which of the following? Select the three responses that apply. Type the letters to your answer in alphabetical order using no spaces, commas or periods. A.  Handwashing with plain soap and water B.  Handwashing with antimicrobial soap and water C.  Alcohol based hand sanitizers  D.  Use of gloves to prevent contamination

Which of the following would be more associated with a cognitive purchase vs. an emotional purchase?

A nurse is caring for a client who is wearing high top sneakers.  What term is used to describe this backward bending of the client’s feet?

Ordered: Ceclor 45 mg/kg/day by mouth in 3 divided doses for a patient who weighs 66 pounds. Available: Ceclor 125 mg/mL How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Record your answer using one decimal place.  

What type of decision making models is Bob employing?