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chapter 15
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1Which action by a nurse ensures confidentiality of a client’s computer record?
- AThe nurse logs on to the client’s file and leaves the computer to answer the client’s call light.
- BThe nurse shares her computer password.
- CThe nurse closes a client’s computer file and logs off.
- DThe nurse leaves client computer worksheets at the computer workstation.
2The case management model using critical pathways would be appropriate for a client with which diagnosis?
- AMyocardial infarction (heart attack)
- BDiabetes, hypertension
- CMyocardial infarction, diabetes, hypertension
- DDiabetes, hypertension, an infected foot ulcer, senile
dementia
3After making a documentation error, which action should the nurse take?
- AUse correcting liquid to cover the mistake and make a new entry.
- BDraw a line through it and write error above the entry.
- CDraw a line through it and write mistaken entry above it.
- DDraw a line through the mistake and write mistaken entry with initials above it.
4Which charting entry would be the most defensible in court?
- AClient fell out of bed
- BClient drunk on admission
- CLarge bruise on left thigh
- DNotified Dr. Jones of BP of 90/40
5The client’s VS are WNL. He has BRP and he receives his pain pill PRN. His nutrition is DAT. Interpret the commonly used abbreviations. (write interpretations on paper, default answer will be a, answer will be given at the end of test)
- ANKA:___________
- BBRP:___________
- CPRN:___________
- DDAT:__________
6During the first day a nurse is caring for a client who has been in the hospital for 2 days, the nurse thinks that the client’s blood pressure (BP) seems high. What is the next step?
- AAsk the client about past blood pressure ranges.
- BReview the graphic record on the client’s record.
- CExamine the medication record for antihypertensive medications.
- DReview the progress notes included in the client’s record.
7A student nurse observes the change-of-shift report. Which behavior(s) by the reporting nurse represents effective nursing practice? Select all that apply
- AProvides the medical diagnosis or reason for admission
- BStates the time the client last received pain medication
- CSpeaks loudly when giving report
- DStates priorities of care that are due shortly after the report
- EReports on number of visitors for each client
8Which charting entries are written correctly? Select all that apply.
- AMS 5 gr given IV for c/o abdominal pain
- BLanoxin 0.25 mg given orally per Dr. Smith’s stat order
- CKCl 15 mL given orally for K+ level of 2.9
- DRegular insulin 10.0 u given SQ for capillary blood glucose of 180
- EAmbien 5 mg given orally at bedtime per request
9A 74-year-old female is brought to the emergency department c/o right hip pain. The right leg is shorter than the left and is externally rotated. During inspection, the nurse observes whatappears to be cigarette burns on the client’s inner thighs. Which of the following is the most appropriate documentation?
- ASix round skin lesions partially healed, on the inner thighs bilaterally
- BSeveral burned areas on both of the client’s inner thighs
- CMultiple lesions on inner thighs possibly related to elder abuse
- DSeveral lesions on inner thighs similar to cigarette burns
10Which charting rule(s) will keep the nurse legally safe? Select all that apply.
- AUse military time
- BDocument worries or concerns expressed by the client.
- CPerform most of the charting at the end of the shift.
- DRecord only information that pertains to the client’s health problems.
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