A 45-year-old patient is ventilator dependent after a high cervical neck injury. He is alert and oriented and, after giving it much thought, has decided that he wants to be removed from the ventilator. The nurse believes the patient intends suicide but supports his final decision. When the ventilator is removed, the nurse remains with the patient to support him. The nurse's action demonstrates respect for what moral principle?

_____is the systematic study of right and wrong conduct in situations in which there are issues of values and morals.

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. The client is experiencing which stage of infection?
prodromal, incubation, convalescense or illness?

When developing a teaching plan for a 61-year-old man with the following risk factors for coronary artery disease, the nurse should be able to identify which is a nonmodifiable risk factor?
family hx of CAD
elevation of pt LDL level
uncontrolled hypertension
Diet

The nurse is preparing to give a bath to an older adult who is unconscious and has had a fever and night sweats. Which type of bath would be the best option?

A nurse offers pain medication to a client who is post-op prior to ambulation. The nurse understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle?

The client has developed a kidney infection following a bladder infection from the urinary catheter. How would the nurse describe this? Select all that apply.

Local
Systemic
Primary
Secondary
Healthcare-related

A client's stool specimen is positive for C-Diff, which isolation precautions should the nurse institute for this client?

The healthcare team is planning health protection interventions for a client. Which interventions would be considered primary prevention activities? Select all that apply.

Scheduling and attending regular physical examinations
Performing regular breast self-examinations
Eating a healthy diet
Keeping current on laboratory screenings
Wearing sunscreen

The nurse is directing unlicensed assistive personnel in providing morning care to a comatose client. Besides a bed bath, what care should be provided? Select all that apply.

Moisturizing skin
Cleaning fingernails
Brushing teeth
Irrigating nose
Shaving legs

A nurse follows through on a promise, no matter how big or small- what ethical principle is being displayed?

To prevent shampoo from getting into your residents eyes, you should:

a. Use a hand held nozzle
b. Use dry shampoo
c. Rinse the hair throughly
d. Use a washcloth to cover the eyes

For which type of isolation precaution is the N95 mask designed to protect the nurse?

How can the nurse best promote health and wellness among individuals?

Role model healthy behaviors.
Emphasize the financial impact of illness.
Demonstrate the devastation of disease with videos.
Share concerns with close family members.

What is the priority concern when providing oral hygiene for a patient who is unconscious?
A. Thoroughly brushing all tooth and oral surfaces
B. Preventing aspiration
C. Controlling mouth odor
D. Applying local antiseptic such as chlorhexidine

The distribution of nurses to areas of “most need” in the time of a nursing shortage is an example of:

Exercises that move each muscle and joint care called?

a. Rotation
b. Adduction
c. Range of Motion
d. Abduction

The nurse notices a blood pressure cuff in the client's room with spots of dried blood on it. What should be the nurse's next action?

Clean it with a wet rag.
Disinfect it with a chemical cleaner.
Sterilize it with an autoclave.
Report it to the charge nurse.

What is an example of secondary prevention? SATA
Daily intake of fruits and vegetables
weight lifting weekly
diabetes screening
breast self exam
use of vitamin supplements
cardiac rehab
annual physical exam

Which of the following actions would best help prevent skin breakdown in a patient who is incontinent of stools and very weak and drowsy?
A. Checking frequently for soiling
B. Washing the perineal area with strong soap and water
C. Placing the call light within easy reach
D. Keeping a pad under the patient

Which ethical principle most closely aligned with the principles and concepts of informed consent?

When removing soiled linens, you must wear:

a. A gown
b. Face Mask
c. Eye Protection
d. Gloves

Which process in maintaining a clean environment includes the removal of pathogens using chemicals?

What areas of well-being are the goal of the client in health promotion? SATA
physical
interpersonal
spiritual
mental
employment

Too frequent bathing and the use of hot water frequently lead to what?
A. Rash
B. Dry, flaky skin and loss of protective oils
C. Exceptional hygiene
D. Reduction of illness and disease