Forensic Science Exam 1 (weeks 1 + 2) practice 78 Questions with Verified Answers
Nursing is defined as a profession because nurses:
a. perform
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b. practice autonomy
c. utilize knowledge from the medical discipline
d. charge a fee for services rendered - CORRECT ANSWER b. practice autonomy
case study: ming graduated with an associate's degree in nursing last year and received his RN credential. he currently works in a long-term care facility. although ming enjoys his work and has been promoted to shift supervisor on his unit, he finds that he'd like to pursue a nursing career that offers a regular schedule and more autonomy. ming considers returning to school for an advanced degree. ming is particularly drawn to the idea of becoming an advanced practice rn. (APRN).
- ming's career options for becoming an APRN include which of the following? (select all that apply)
a. physicians assistant (PA)
b. clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
c. certified nurse midwife (CNM)
d. certified RN anesthetist (CRNA) - CORRECT ANSWER b. clinical nurse specialist
c. certified nurse midwife
d. certified RN anesthetist
if ming decides to choose a career as a critical care CNS, then his specialty is identified by which means?
a. population
b. setting
c. disease specialty
d. type of care
e. type of problem - CORRECT ANSWER b. setting
professional nursing specialty organizations seek to:
a. improve standards of practice
b. expand nursing roles
c. improve the welfare of nurses in specialty areas
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d. all of the above
you are invited to attend the weekly unit patient care conference. the staff discusses patient care issues. this type of communication is:
a. public
b. intrapersonal
c. transpersonal
d. small group - CORRECT ANSWER d. small group
helping relationships serve as the foundation of clinical nursing practice. contracts for a therapeutic helping relationship are formed during the:
a. orientation phase
b. working stage
c. termination phase
d. preinteraction phase - CORRECT ANSWER a. orientation phase
while admitting a patient, during the initial interview, a family member tells you, " my mom really means that she does not understand her medical diagnosis." the communication form used by the family member is:
a. focusing
b. clarifying
c. summarizing
d. paraphrasing - CORRECT ANSWER b. clarifying
you are caring for a non-english speaking male patient. when preparing to assist him with personal hygiene, you should:
a. use soap and water on all types of skin
b. ensure that culture and ethnicity influence hygiene practices
c. shave facial hair to make the patient more comfortable
d. know that all patients need to be bathed daily - CORRECT ANSWER b. ensure that culture and ethnicity influence hygiene practices
a young girl with long hair is experiencing a problem with matting. the most appropriate action to take would be:
a. cutting the matted hair away
b. braiding the hair to reduce tangles
c. using a grease-type product to tame the hair
d. keeping the hair oil free by applying powder every morning - CORRECT ANSWER b. braiding the hair to reduce tangles
a patient is admitted to a medical unit for a home-acquired pressure ulcer. the patient has alzheimer's disease and has been incontinent of urine. the nurse inserts a foley catheter. you will identify a link in the infection chain as:
a. restraints
b. poor hygiene
c. foley catheter bag
d. improper positioning - CORRECT ANSWER c. foley catheter bag
you are caring for a patient who underwent surgery 48 hours ago. on physical assessment, you notice that the wound looks red and swollen. the patient's WBCs are elevated. you should:
a. start antibiotics
b. notify the provider
c. document the findings and reasses in 2 hours
d. place the patient on isolation precautions - CORRECT ANSWER b. notify the provider
while caring for a child, you identify that additional safety teaching is needed when a young and inexperienced mother states that:
a. teenagers need to practice safe sex
b. a 3 year old can safely sit in the front seat of the car
c. children need to wear safety equipment when bike riding
d. children need to learn to swim even if they do not have a pool - CORRECT ANSWER b. a 3 year old can safely sit in the front seat of the car
a newly admitted patient was found wandering the hallways for the past two nights. the most appropriate nursing interventions to prevent a fall for this patient would include:
a. raise all four side rails when darkness falls
b. use an electronic bed monitoring device
c. place the patient in a room close to the nursing station
d. use a loose-fitting vest-type jacket restraint - CORRECT ANSWER b. use an electronic bed monitoring device
a nurse floats to a busy surgical unit and administers a wrong medication to a patient. this error can be classified as:
a. a poisoning accident
b. an equipment-related accident
c. a procedure-related accident
d. an accident related to time management - CORRECT ANSWER c. a procedure-related accident
an athletic young woman has just fractured her leg while training for a marathon. the use of meditation has many physiological priorities that will help the young woman to:
a. raise blood pressure
b. increase mood swings
c. increase oxygen consumption
d. lower muscle tension - CORRECT ANSWER d. lower muscle tension
you are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. as part of the preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. your instructor asks the class why this document is important. which statement best describes this code?
a. improves self-health care
b. protects the patient's confidentiality
c. ensures identical care to all patients
d. defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care - CORRECT ANSWER d. defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care
a nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. the patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. the family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. the nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patient's wishes with them. the nurse is acting as the patient's:
a. educator
b. advocate
c. caregiver
d. communicator - CORRECT ANSWER b. advocate
the nurse spends time with a patient and family reviewing a dressing change procedure for the patient's wound. the patient's spouse demonstrates how to change the dressing. the nurse is acting in which professional role?
a. educator
b. advicate
c. caregiver
d. communicator - CORRECT ANSWER a. educator
the examination for registered nurse (RN) licensure is the sane in every state in the US. This examination:
a. guarantees safe nursing care for all patients
b. ensures standard nursing care for all patients
c. provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in practice
d. guarantees standardized education across all prelicensure programs - CORRECT ANSWER c. provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in practice
contemporary nursing requires that the nurse has knowledge and skills for a variety of professional roles and responsibilities. which of the following are examples of these roles and responsibilities?
a. caregiver
b. autonomy
c. patient advocate
d. health promotion
e. genetic counselor - CORRECT ANSWER a, b, c, d
expert clinician in a specialized area of practice such as adult diabetes care - CORRECT ANSWER clinica nurse specialist
provides independent care, including pregnancy and gynecological services - CORRECT ANSWER nurse-midwife
provides comprehensive care, usually in a primary care setting, directly managing the medical care of patients who are healthy or have chronic conditions - CORRECT ANSWER nurse practitioner
provides care and services under the supervision of an anesthesiologist - CORRECT ANSWER nurse anesthetist
health care reform will bring changes in the emphasis of care. which of these models is expected from health care reform?
a. moving from an acute illness to a health promotion, illness prevention model
b. moving from an illness prevention to a health promotion model
c. moving from hospital-based to community-based care
d. moving from an acute illness to a disease management model - CORRECT ANSWER a
a nurse meets with the registered dietician and physical therapist to develop a plan of care that focuses on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. this is an example of which Quality and Safety in the Education of nurses (QSEN) competency?
a. patient-centered care
b. safety
c. teamwork and collaboration
d. quality improvement - CORRECT ANSWER c
a critical care nurse is using a new research-based intervention to correctly position her ventilated patients to reduce pneumonia caused by accumulated respiratory secretions. this is an example of which QSEN competency?
a. patient-centered care
b. evidence-based care
c. teamwork and collaboration
d. quality improvement - CORRECT ANSWER b
the nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an increase in pressure injury formation in their patients. a nurse consultant decides to compare two types of treatments. the first is the procedure currently used to assess for pressure injury risk. the second uses a new assessment treatment to identify at-risk patients. given the information, the nurse consultant exemplifies which career?
a. clinical nurse specialist
b. nurse administrator
c. nurse educator
d. nurse researcher - CORRECT ANSWER d
when working with an older adult who is hearing impaired, the use of which techniques would improve communication? (select all that apply)
a. check for needed adaptive equipment
b. exaggerate lip movements to help the patient lip-read
c. give the patient time to respond to questions
d. keep communication short and to the point
e. communicate only through written communication - CORRECT ANSWER a, c, d
nurses must communicate effectively with the health care team for which of the following reasons? (select all that apply)
a. To improve the nurse's status with the health team members
b. To reduce the risk of errors to the patient
c. To provide an optimum level of patient care
d. To improve patient outcomes
e. To prevent issues that need to be reported to outside agencies - CORRECT ANSWER b, c, d
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique that applies understanding a patient's values and goals in helping the patient make behavioral changes. When using motivational interviewing, what outcomes does the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
a. gaining an understanding of the patient's motivations
b. Directing the patient to avoid poor health choices
c. Recognizing the patient's strengths and supporting his or her efforts
d. Providing assessment data that can be shared with families to promote change
e. Identifying differences in patient's health goals and current behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER a, c, e
The nurse therapeutically responds to an adult patient who is anxious by: (Select all that apply.)
a. Matching the rate of speech to be the same as that of the patient
b. Providing good eye contact
c. Demonstrating a calm presence
d. Spending time attentively with the patient
e. Assuring the patient that all will be well - CORRECT ANSWER b, c, d
A nurse prepares to contact a patient's physician about a change in the patient's condition. Put the following statements in the correct order using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) communication.
1. "She is a 53-year-old female who was admitted 2 days ago with pneumonia and was started on levofloxacin at 5 PM yesterday. She states she has a poor appetite; her weight has remained stable over the past 2 days."
2. "The patient reported feeling very nauseated after her dose of levofloxacin an hour ago."
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3. "Is it possible to make a change in antibiotics, or could we give her a nutritional supplement before her medication?"
4. "The patient started to complain of nausea yesterday evening and has vomited several times during the night." - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 1, 4, 3
The patient states, "I don't have confidence in my doctor. She looks so young." The nurse therapeutically responds: (Select all that apply.)
1. Tell me more about your concern.
2. You have nothing to worry about. Your doctor is perfectly competent.
3. You are worried about your care?
4. You can go online and see how others have rated your doctor. I do that.
5. You should ask your doctor to tell you her background. - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 4
The nurse applying effective communication skills throughout the nursing process should: (Place the following interventions in the correct order.)
1. Validate health care needs through verbal discussion with the patient.
2. Compare actual and expected patient care outcomes with the patient.
3. Provide support through therapeutic communication techniques.
4. Complete a nursing history using verbal communication techniques. - CORRECT ANSWER 4, 1, 2, 3
A nurse works with a patient using therapeutic communication and the phases of the therapeutic relationship. Place the nurse's statements in order according to these phases.
1. The nurse states, "Let's work on learning injection techniques."
2. The nurse is mindful of his/her own biases and knowledge in working with the patient with B12 deficiency.
3. The nurse summarizes progress made during the nursing relationship.
4. After providing introductions, the nurse defines the scope and purpose of the nurse-patient relationship. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 4, 1, 3
Which strategies should a nurse use to facilitate a safe transition of care during a patient's transfer from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility? (Select all that apply.)
1. Collaboration between staff members from sending and receiving departments
2. Requiring that the patient visit the facility before a transfer is arranged
3. Using a standardized transfer policy and transfer tool
4. Arranging all patient transfers during the same time each day
5. Relying on family members to share information with the new facility - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 3
The nurse uses silence as a therapeutic communication technique. What are the purposes of the nurse's silence? (Select all that apply.)
1. Allows the nurse time to focus and avoid saying the wrong thing
2. Prompts the patient to talk when he or she is ready
3. Allows the patient time to think and gain insight
4. Allows time for the patient to drift off to sleep
5. Determines whether the patient would prefer to talk with another staff member - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3
What is the proper position to use for an unresponsive patient during oral care to prevent aspiration? (Select all that apply.)
1. Prone position
2. Sims' position
3. Semi-Fowler's position with head to side
4. Trendelenburg position
5. Supine position - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3
The student nurse is teaching a family member the importance of foot care for his or her mother, who has diabetes. Which safety precautions are important for the family member to know to prevent infection? (Select all that apply.)
1. Cut nails frequently.
2. Assess skin for redness, abrasions, and open areas daily.
3. Soak feet in water at least 10 minutes before nail care.
4. Apply lotion to feet daily.
5. Clean between toes after bathing. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 4, 5
Integrity of the oral mucosa depends on salivary secretion. Which of the following factors impairs salivary secretion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Use of cough drops
2. Immunosuppression
3. Radiation therapy
4. Dehydration
5. Presence of oral airway - CORRECT ANSWER 3, 4
A nurse is assigned to care for the following patients. Which patient is most at risk for developing skin problems and thus requiring thorough bathing and skin care?
1. A 44-year-old female patient who has had removal of a breast lesion and is having her menstrual period
2. A 56-year-old male patient who is homeless and admitted to the emergency department with malnutrition and dehydration and who has an intravenous line
3. A 60-year-old female patient who experienced a stroke with right-sided paralysis and has an orthopedic brace applied to the left leg
4. A 70-year-old patient who has diabetes and dementia and has been incontinent of stool - CORRECT ANSWER 4
When the nurse is assigned to a patient who has a reduced level of consciousness and requires mouth care, which physical assessment techniques should the nurse perform before the procedure? (Select all that apply.)
1. Oxygen saturation
2. Heart rate
3. Respirations
4. Gag reflex
5. Response to painful stimulus - CORRECT ANSWER 3, 4
The American Dental Association suggests that patients who are at risk for poor hygiene use the following interventions for oral care: (Select all that apply.)
1. Use antimicrobial toothpaste.
2. Brush teeth 4 times a day.
3. Use 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) oral rinses.
4. Use a soft toothbrush for oral care.
5. Avoid cleaning the gums and tongue. - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 3, 4
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would have the highest priority to receive his or her bath first?
1. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from a diagnostic test
2. A patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and can help him
3. A patient who is experiencing frequent incontinent diarrheal stools and urine
4. A patient who has been awake all night because of pain 8/10 - CORRECT ANSWER 3
A patient with a malignant brain tumor requires oral care. The patient's level of consciousness has declined, with the patient only being able to respond to voice commands. Place the following steps in the correct order for administration of oral care.
1. If patient is uncooperative or having difficulty keeping mouth open, insert an oral airway.
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2. Raise bed, lower side rail, and position patient close to side of bed with head of bed raised up to 30 degrees.
3. Using a brush moistened with chlorhexidine paste, clean chewing and inner tooth surfaces first.
4. For patients without teeth, use a toothette moistened in chlorhexidine rinse to clean oral cavity.
5. Remove partial plate or dentures if present.
6. Gently brush tongue, but avoid stimulating gag reflex. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 5, 1, 3, 6, 4
The nurse delegates needed hygiene care for an alert elderly patient who had a stroke. Which intervention would be appropriate for the assistive personnel to accomplish during the bath? (Select all that apply)
1. Checking distal pulses
2. Providing range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to extremities
3. Determining type of treatment for stage 1 pressure injury
4. Changing the dressing over an intravenous site
5. Providing special skin care - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 5
The nurse observes an adult Middle Eastern patient attempting to bathe himself with only his left hand. The nurse recognizes that this behavior likely relates to:
1. Obsessive-compulsive behavior.
2. Personal preferences.
3.The patient's cultural norm.
4. Controlling behaviors. - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Which of the following are safe practices to follow in the safe preparation and storage of food? (Select all that apply.)
1. Always use a single cutting board to prepare foods for cooking.
2. Refrigerate leftovers as soon as possible.
3. Always buy vegetables in packages marked "prewashed."
4. Cook meats to the proper temperature.
5. Wash hands thoroughly before food preparation. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 4, 5
A nurse enters the hospital room of a patient who had a total knee replacement the day before. Which of the following pose potential safety risks? (Select all that apply.)
1. A current safety inspection sticker is on the IV fluids pump.
2. A walker is positioned near the patient's bedside.
3. The hospital bed is in the high position.
4. There is no gait belt at the bedside.
5. The overbed table with the patient's glasses is positioned against the wall opposite the end of the bed. - CORRECT ANSWER 3, 4, 5
A nurse working on a medicine unit in the hospital hears the fire alarm go off. As the nurse walks down the hallway, there is smoke coming from the family waiting area. Which of the following steps should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
1. Immediately phone in to the hospital alert system the exact location of the fire.
2. Direct the nurse technician to place empty stretchers behind the fire doors.
3. Go to each patient room, and direct ambulatory patients to walk themselves to a safe area.
4. Work with the nurse technician to help move patients requiring wheelchairs from their rooms.
5. Close the room doors of patients who cannot get out of bed, and keep them in their rooms. - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 3, 4
Match the threats to safety on the right to the category of risk factors on the left.
A. Individual Risks
B. Developmental Risks
1. An older adult has limited finances.
2. A young toddler likes to explore objects by placing them in his mouth.
3. A 55-year-old patient has a residual gait change due to a stroke.
4. A school-age child chooses to play ice hockey.
5. A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes has low health literacy. - CORRECT ANSWER 1a, 2b, 3a, 4b, 5a
A nurse working on a surgery floor is assigned four patients. The nurse assesses each patient, noting behaviors and physical signs and symptoms. Which of the following patients is more likely to be violent toward the nurse?
1. The first patient maintains eye contact with the nurse, is calm during the nurse's assessment, and asks questions frequently.
2. The second patient is very drowsy, loses attention span when the nurse asks questions, and mumbles when speaking.
3. The third patient moves nervously in bed, swears and grimaces when trying to cough, and speaks in a low volume.
4. The fourth patient speaks in a loud voice and becomes irritable when the nurse arrives to help walk the patient. - CORRECT ANSWER 4
A nurse working the night shift is assigned a patient who has a history of having fallen in the hospital during a previous admission. The nurse wants to review the admission assessment completed by the nurse on the day shift. Which of the following sections in the assessment are most likely to provide information about the patient's current fall risks? (Select all that apply.)
1. Allergy history
2. Medication history
3. Patient age
4. Patient's occupation
5. Physical exam of neuromuscular function - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3, 5
Match the intervention for promoting child safety on the left with the correct developmental stage on the right.
A. School-age child
B. Preschooler
1. Teach children proper bicycle and skate board safety.
2. Teach children how to cross streets and walk in parking lot.
3. Teach children proper techniques for specific sports.
4. Teach children not to operate electric toothbrushes while unsupervised.
5. Teach children not to talk to or go with a stranger.
6. Teach children not to eat items found in the grass. - CORRECT ANSWER a: 1, 2, 3. b: 4, 5, 6
The nurse finds a 68-year-old woman wandering in the hallway and exhibiting confusion. The patients says she is looking for the bathroom. Which interventions are appropriate for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Ask the health care provider to order a restraint.
2. Recommend insertion of a urinary catheter.
3. Provide scheduled toileting rounds every 2 to 3 hours.
4. Institute a routine exercise program for the patient.
5. Keep the bed in high position with side rails down.
6. Keep the pathway from the bed to the bathroom clear. - CORRECT ANSWER 3, 4, 6
Place the following steps for applying a wrist restraint in the correct order:
1. Pad the skin overlying the wrist.
2. Insert two fingers under the secured restraint to be sure that it is not too tight.
3. Be sure that the patient is comfortable and in correct anatomical alignment.
4. Secure restraint straps to bedframe with quick-release buckle.
5. Wrap limb restraint around wrist or ankle with soft part toward skin and secure snugly. - CORRECT ANSWER 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
Match the fall prevention intervention on the left with the scientific rationale on the right.
1. Prioritize nurse call system responses to patients at high risk.
2. Place patient in a wheelchair with wedge cushion.
3. Establish elimination schedule with bedside commode.
4. Use a low bed for patient.
5. Provide a hip protector.
6. Place nonskid floor mat on floor next to bed.
A. Maintains comfort and makes exit difficult
B. Makes it difficult for patients with lower extremity weakness to stand
C. Reduces slipping when walking
D. Reduces fall impact
E. Ensures rapid response for help
F. Reduces chance of patient trying to get out of bed on own - CORRECT ANSWER 1e, 2a, 3f, 4b, 5d, 6c
A patient who has been placed on Contact Precautions for Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) asks you to explain what he should 464know about this organism. What is the most appropriate information to include in patient teaching? (Select all that apply.)
1. The organism is usually transmitted through the fecal-oral route.
2. Hands should always be cleaned with soap and water versus alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
3. Everyone coming into the room must be wearing a gown and gloves.
4. While the patient is in Contact Precautions, he cannot leave the room.
5. C. difficile dies quickly once outside the body. - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, 3
A patient is diagnosed with meningitis. Which type of isolation precaution is most appropriate for this patient?
1. Reverse isolation
2. Droplet Precautions
3. Standard Precautions
4. Contact Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER 2
A patient is placed on Airborne Precautions for pulmonary tuberculosis. The nurse notes that the patient seems to be angry, but he knows that this is a normal response to isolation. Which is the best intervention?
1. Provide a dark, quiet room to calm the patient.
2. Reduce the level of precautions to keep the patient from becoming angry.
3. Explain the reasons for isolation procedures and provide meaningful stimulation.
4. Limit family and other caregiver visits to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Which type of personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when caring for a pediatric patient who is placed on Airborne Precautions for confirmed chickenpox/herpes zoster? (Select all that apply.)
1. Disposable gown
2. N95 respirator mask
3. Face shield or goggles
4. Disposable mask
5. Gloves - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, 5
The infection control nurse has asked the staff to work on reducing the number of iatrogenic infections on the unit. Which of the following actions on your part would contribute to reducing health care-acquired infections? (Select all that apply.)
1. Teaching correct handwashing to assigned patients
2. Using correct procedures in starting and caring for an intravenous infusion
3. Providing perineal care to a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter
4. Isolating a patient on antibiotics who has been having loose stool for 24 hours
5. Decreasing a patient's environmental stimuli to decrease nausea - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, 3
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrate the practice of core principles of surgical asepsis? (Select all that apply.)
1. The front and sides of the sterile gown are considered sterile from the waist up.
2. Keep the sterile field in view at all times.
3. Consider the outer 2.5 cm (1 inch) of the sterile field as contaminated.
4. Only health care personnel within the sterile field must wear personal protective equipment.
5. After cleansing the hands with antiseptic rub, apply clean disposable gloves. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3,
Put the following steps for removal of protective barriers after leaving an isolation room in order.
1. Remove and dispose of gloves.
2. Perform hand hygiene.
3. Remove eyewear or goggles.
4. Untie top and then bottom mask strings and remove from face.
5. Untie waist and neck strings of gown. Remove gown, rolling it onto itself without touching the contaminated side. - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
A patient is diagnosed with a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) in his surgical wound and asks the nurse what this means. What is the nurse's best response? (Select all that apply.)
1. There is more than one organism in the wound that is causing the infection.
2. The antibiotics the patient has received are not strong enough to kill the organism.
3. The patient will need more than one type of antibiotic to kill the organism.
4. The organism has developed a resistance to one or more broad-spectrum antibiotics, indicating that the organism will be hard to treat effectively.
5. There are no longer any antibiotic options available to treat the patient's infection. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 4
Which of these statements are true regarding disinfection and cleaning? (Select all that apply.)
1. Proper cleaning requires mechanical removal of all soil from an object or area.
2. General environmental cleaning is an example of medical asepsis.
3. When cleaning a wound, wipe around the wound edge first and then clean inward toward the center of the wound.
4. Cleaning in a direction from the least to the most contaminated area helps reduce infections.
5. Disinfecting and sterilizing medical devices and equipment involve the same procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, 4
Patient-to-patient transmission of infection cannot occur if gloves are routinely used.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER 2
When planning patient education, it is important to remember that patients with which of the following illnesses often find relief in complementary therapies?
1. Lupus and diabetes
2. Ulcers and hepatitis
3. Heart disease and pancreatitis
4. Chronic back pain and arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER 4
Which complementary therapies are most easily learned and applied by a nurse? (Select all that apply.)
1. Therapeutic massage therapy
2. Traditional Chinese medicine
3. Progressive relaxation
4. Breathwork and guided imagery
5. Therapeutic touch - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 3, 4
While planning care for a patient, a nurse understands that providing integrative care includes treating which of the following?
1. Disease, spirit, and family interactions
2. Desires and emotions of the patient
3. Mind-body-spirit of patients and their families
4. Muscles, nerves, and spine disorders - CORRECT ANSWER 3
In addition to a thorough patient assessment, when a nurse uses one of the nursing-accessible complementary therapies, he or she must ensure that which of the following has occurred?
1. The family has provided permission.
2. The patient has provided permission and consent.
3. The health care provider has given approval or provided orders for the therapy.
4. The nurse has received specialized training in the therapeutic technique. - CORRECT ANSWER 2
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic arthritis pain. The patient wants to add some complementary therapies to help with pain management. Which therapies might be most effective for controlling pain (Select all that apply):
1. Biofeedback
2. Acupuncture
3. Therapeutic touch
4. Chiropractic therapy
5. Herbal medicines - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, 3
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a stress response. The nurse plans care with the knowledge that systems respond to stress in what manner? (Select all that apply.)
1. Always fail and cause illness and disease
2. Cause negative responses over time
3. React the same way for all individuals
4. Protect an individual from harm in the short term
5. Tolerate the stress response indefinitely - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 4
Meditation may intensify the effects of which of these medications? (Select all that apply.)
1. Steroid medications
2. Insulin
3. Thyroid-regulating medications
4. Cough syrups
5. Antihypertensive medications - CORRECT ANSWER 3, 5
Which of the following statements best explains therapeutic touch (TT)?
1. Intentionally mobilizes energy to balance, harmonize, and repattern the recipient's biofield
2. Intentionally heals tissue damage or corrects certain disease symptoms
3. Is overwhelmingly effective in many conditions
4. Is completely safe and does not warrant any special precautions - CORRECT ANSWER 1
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is used by many patients. Which statement most accurately describes intervention(s) offered by TCM providers?
1. Uses acupuncture as its primary intervention modality
2. Uses many modalities based on the individual's needs
3. Uses primarily herbal remedies and exercise
4. Is the equivalent of medical acupuncture - CORRECT ANSWER 2
The nurse manager of a community clinic arranges for staff in-services about various complementary therapies available in the community. What is the purpose of this training? (Select all that apply.)
1. Nurses play an essential role in the safe use of complementary therapies.
2. Nurses are often asked for recommendations and strategies that promote well-being and quality of life.
3. Nurses learn how to provide all of the complementary modalities during their basic education.
4. Nurses play an essential role in patient education to provide information about the safe use of these healing strategies.
5. Nurses appreciate the cultural aspects of care and recognize that many of these complementary strategies are part of a patient's life. - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, 4, 5 [Show Less]