Ivy Tech Proctored Exam 2 Fundamentals - All Practice Questions

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• The patient's nurse asks the patient if their neighbor, who is at the nurses station, can visit now.
• The patient's nurse uses the facility computer to document the patient's bath and linen change.
• A nurse looks at the chart of their neighbor so that the nurse can add them to the prayer list at church.
• A nurse fails to log off the computer charting system after documenting patient care.
• A nurse discusses a patient with a coworker in the elevator.

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• Avoid assisting the patient to walk if they are restless.
• Discourage the family from staying with the patient.
• Move the patient to a room farther away from the nurses station.
• Ask the family what movies or music the patient would enjoy and offer them.

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• "The medical record is a legal document and using abbreviations is forbidden.”.
• "Abbreviations should only be used when charting units of measurement!".
• "Uncommon and unrecognized abbreviations could be misunderstood and compromise patient safety.”.
• "Uncommon and unrecognized abbreviations can be used if you first provide education to the nursing staff on what they mean.”. .

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• "I am calling report on Mr. Jones who is being transferred to your unit today from the emergency room.”.
• "He has swelling of the left knee and it is bruised, red and tender.
• "He is requesting a bed close to the bathroom so he can get to the bathroom easier.”.
• "Mr. Jones has had left knee pain following a motor vehicle accident four days ago.”.

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• Walked 350 foot unassisted with steady gait.
• Bilateral lower extremities have full ROM with intact reflexes.
• nsult with discharge planning on discharge home in 3 days.

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• "Move your wrist in a circular motion 5 times every hour.”.
• "Squeeze your gluteal muscles tightly 3 times every hour.”.
• "Lift a 5-pound weight to increase your arm strength.”.
• "Bend your knee up to your chest 4 times each day.”. .

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• Call the physician to request an antianxiety medication.
• Share personal religious beliefs with the client.
• Sit quietly with the client and offer caring touch.
• Advise the client about a good worship center nearby.

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• "I have talked with your wife and she told me she will be fine.”.
• "Oh, don't worry about that now.
• "Can I get you the sleeping pill your doctor prescribed, so that you can get some rest?".
• "What seems to be concerning you the most?". .

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• Making sure the consent is signed and in the patient's chart in a timely manner.
• Verifying the necessity of the surgical procedure before placing the consent in the chart.
• Asking a family member to translate the consent into the language the patient understands.
• Explaining the risks and benefits of the surgical procedure prior to getting a signature.

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• "I'm sorry, I didn't hear what you said about your job.
• "Why are you crying so hard about your job? What happened to your job?".
• "It's natural to be worried about your job.
• "Your job must be important to you since you are talking about it.”.