A nurse is assisting in the review of infection control precautions implemented by staff in a facility.

Exhibits

Select 2 client situations that require follow-up by the infection control nurse.

A nurse is assisting in a client education class for fire safety in the home. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates fidelity?

A nurse notices that a client's health information is visible on an unattended computer screen at the nurses' station. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and states that they wish to discontinue their enteral feedings. The nurse responds by saying, "You have a right to refuse treatment." This response by the nurse demonstrates which of the following ethical principles?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who received a superficial burn from a heating pad that malfunctioned. After completing an incident report, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse in a provider's office is responding to questions from a newly licensed nurse about the Controlled Substance Act. The nurse should state that morphine is categorized as which of the following?

A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse perform first?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client.

A nurse is assisting in planning care for the client. Which of the following tasks should the nurse recommend to delegate to the staff member assigned as a safe sitter?

Select the 3 tasks the nurse should recommend to delegate.

A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) provide care to a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is collaborating with the interprofessional team and reviewing a client's electronic medical record of a post-operative client.

Click to highlight the findings that the nurse should recommend be addressed by the case manager. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Nurses' Notes

1315:

Client is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Client's partner is at bedside. Surgical dressing intact, with small amount of serosanguineous drainage on dressings. Client reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client requests a dose of their pain medication. Client expresses concern regarding the cost of prescription medications. Client reports being unable to find transportation to follow-up appointment.

Plan of Care

1300:

Case management referral for discharge planning. Client will need home health referral for dressing changes. Client to follow up with the provider at the clinic in one week.