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Introduction to Nursing 203 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client is to receive a scheduled dose of digoxin has a irregular apical pulse of 92 bpm and a serum potassium of 3.9 meq/l which nursing documentation reflects the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Digoxin is indicated for rapid apical pulse. 2. Digoxin has narrow therapeutic range. 3. Potassium level is within normal limits (WNL). 4. Notifying physician or holding digoxin may delay treatment. 5. Monitoring for toxicity is not proactive. 6. Rechecking pulse in 1 hour is unnecessary and may lead to delay in treatment. Summary: Choice A is correct because the potassium level is normal and digoxin is appropriate for rapid pulse. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they may delay necessary treatment or not address the current situation effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a walk-in healthcare setting provides technical services, such as, administering medications, determines the priority of care needs, and provides patient teaching on all aspects of care. Which of the following terms best describes this type of healthcare setting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: ambulatory center. This setting is best described as an ambulatory center because it provides same-day medical services without the need for an overnight stay. Ambulatory centers offer a wide range of medical services, including administering medications, determining care priorities, and patient education. Hospitals (choice A) typically provide more acute care services requiring overnight stays. Physicians' offices (choice B) usually offer routine check-ups and consultations but may not provide the same level of technical services as an ambulatory center. Long-term care facilities (choice D) focus on providing extended care for individuals who require ongoing assistance with daily activities, which is not the primary function of the described healthcare setting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital for surgery. Which of the following pieces of information must be obtained from the patient? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: date of birth. It is essential to obtain the patient's date of birth for accurate identification and to ensure the correct patient receives the appropriate care. This information is crucial for confirming the patient's identity and preventing medical errors. Explanation for Incorrect Choices: A: Address - While obtaining the patient's address is important for communication and follow-up purposes, it is not a critical piece of information that must be obtained during the admission process. C: Admitting physician - Knowing the admitting physician is important for coordination of care, but it is not crucial information that must be obtained directly from the patient. D: Symptoms experienced - While knowing the symptoms experienced by the patient is important for medical history and assessment, it is not a piece of information that must be obtained directly from the patient during the admission process.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse reviews the nursing care with the patient and family and then mutually discusses the expected outcomes of the nursing care to be provided. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse illustrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: planning. Planning in the nursing process involves setting goals and outcomes, which the nurse is doing by discussing expected outcomes with the patient and family. This step helps establish a direction for the care to be provided. Diagnosing (A) involves analyzing data to identify health problems. Implementing (C) is the actual carrying out of the planned interventions. Evaluating (D) involves determining if the goals were met. In this scenario, the nurse is focusing on setting goals, making B the most appropriate answer.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following abbreviations are on the list of the Joint Commission do not use abbreviations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: QD (daily) because the Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" list includes this abbreviation due to its potential for misinterpretation as QID (four times a day) or QOD (every other day). QD is ambiguous and can lead to medication errors. A, C, and D are not on the list as they are commonly accepted and understood medical abbreviations.