The nurse is assessing the apical pulse. Where should the stethoscope be placed?

The nurse reviews morning lab results on his patients.

Based on these lab results which patient should the nurse see first?

A patient arrives at the clinic reporting a new onset of angina pectoris that has persisted for the last 30 minutes. What should be the nurse’s initial action?

Which of the following actions by the new nurse requires immediate intervention by the experienced nurse?

A nurse administers medication to a patient at 0900.

Seven hours later, the nurse realizes a medication error has occurred and completes an incident report. At what time, in 24-hour clock format, did the nurse complete the incident report?

When teaching clients about maintaining a safe environment, which statement would be most suitable to include?

A patient has been discharged home following a hospital stay for a hip fracture sustained in a fall. The provider has ordered physical therapy to help the patient regain strength and flexibility.

To which tertiary service is the patient likely to be referred?

What events take place during systole? Select all that apply.

A nurse working in a care area that uses paper charting notices an error when recording a patient’s vital signs in the patient record.

Which option adheres to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for making corrections to documentation?

A 73-year-old male patient has been admitted to an inpatient unit from the emergency room. He has been coughing severely for the past two days, has a headache, and a sore throat.

His COVID test is positive and he has Type II Diabetes. He denies any history of smoking.

His vital signs are as follows: Temperature - 101.0, Pulse - 84, Respiration - 24, Blood Pressure - 152/84, Pulse oximetry - 92%. The registered nurse (RN) delegates the collection of a urine specimen and Fasting Blood Sugar (FSBS) from the client to the nurse aide II. What are the responsibilities of the RN in regard to this delegated task?

Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing the apical pulse. Where should the stethoscope be placed?