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Question 1 of 5

What nursing organization first legitimized the use of the nursing process?

A. National League for Nursing
B. American Nurses Association
C. International Council of Nursing
D. State Board of Nursing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: American Nurses Association

Question 2 of 5

Mr. King is receiving heparin subcutaneously. Which of the following demonstrates correct technique for this procedure?

A. Aspirate before giving and gently massage after the injection
B. Do not aspirate; massage the site for one minute
C. Do not aspirate before or massage after the injection
D. Massage the site of injection; aspiration is not necessary but will do no harm

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do not aspirate before or massage after the injection

Question 3 of 5

The client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelograph (IVP) to determine the location of the renal calculi. Which of the following measures would be most important for the nurse to include in pretest preparation?

A. Ensuring adequate fluid intake on the day of the test
B. Preparing the client for the possibility of bladder spasms during the test
C. Checking the client’s history for allergy to iodine
D. Determining when the client last had a bowel movement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Checking the client’s history for allergy to iodine

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following are examples of breaches of patient confidentiality? Select all that apply.

A. A nurse discusses a patient with a coworker in the elevator.
B. A nurse shares her computer password with a relative of a patient.
C. A nurse checks the medical record of a patient to see who should be called in an emergency.
D. A nurse updates the employer of a patient regarding the patients return to work.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A nurse discusses a patient with a coworker in the elevator.

Question 5 of 5

A patient has just been admitted with probable bacterial pneumonia and sepsis. Which order should the nurse implement first?

A. Chest x-ray via stretcher
B. Blood cultures from two sites
C. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 400 mg IV
D. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) suppository

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Blood cultures from two sites

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