Chapter 7, Problem 63R

When completing a safety event report, the nurse should:a. Include suggestions on how to prevent the incident fromrecurring.b. Provide minimal information about the incident.c. Discuss the details with the patient before documentingthem.d. Objectively describe the incident in detail.

In the emergency department, a patient presents with a potential drug overdose. As the nurse, outline the initial steps you would take to assess the situation and provide immediate care.

Scenario: You are the MOA in a busy family practice. The following calls come in to your office. For each situation, respond in the most appropriate manner. How would you handle each call?  If it is for your physician, do you put the call through? Do you take a message? Can you handle the call yourself? Provide a brief explanation for each example.“Hello, I would like to make an appointment to see the doctor. I am having some chest pain, and find it a bit hard to breathe.”

After experiencing symptoms, caused by an abnormal heart rhythm a client placed on a  temporary pacemaker when the client to express concern and fear of the peacemaker. How should the nurse respond?

How are you going to manage this patient? (Provide a detailed care plan and include a full trauma assessment in sequential order)

You are on vacation for a week. When you return, the nurse tells you that she is assigning you to Mrs. Berk because Mrs. Berk has been asking for you. The nurse tells you that the client’s condition has deteriorated and she is very close to death. When you enter the room, Mrs. Berk seems to recognize you but cannot carry on a conversation. While giving care, you note physical signs that death is near. 1.  How would you feel about caring for someone so close to death? What difference would it make whether you knew the person or not? 2.  How would you change your care of a dying person from caring for a person who is expected to recover? Why do you think there might be a difference? 3.  What kinds of signs and symptoms would you expect to observe?

What are some useful communication resources for non-English speaking patients? Explain how each helps during a routine visit to the radiology department. To have effective communication with a patient you must be proficient at the following skills: speech, writing, and visual observation. Why do you think this is?

Scenario: You are the MOA in a busy family practice. The following calls come in to your office. For each situation, respond in the most appropriate manner. How would you handle each call?  If it is for your physician, do you put the call through? Do you take a message? Can you handle the call yourself? Provide a brief explanation for each example.“Hi, I am wanting to have my prescription for Valium refilled by the doctor. Could he just phone it in to my pharmacy?”

Under which condition would the nurse cut away all the client's clothing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. When cervical spine protection is needed If client is suffering from a simple fracture If fabric may fuse to the client's skin because of burns If rapid access to the client's body is critical for resuscitation When needing access to a particular body part during an emergent situation