Nursing Elites

1. In any event of an adverse hemolytic reaction during blood transfusion, Nursing intervention should focus on:

• A. Slow the infusion, Call the physician and assess the patient
• B. Stop the infusion, Assess the client, Send the remaining blood to the laboratory and call the physician
• C. Stop the infusion, Call the physician and assess the client
• D. Slow the confusion and keep a patent IV line open for administration of medication

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

2. Your alertness to both the physical and emotional needs of clients is based on which of the following philosophical frameworks?

• A. There is a basic similarity among human beings.
• B. All behavior has meaning for communicating a message or need.
• C. Human beings are systems of interdependent and interrelated parts.
• D. Each individual has the potential for growth and change in the direction of positive mental health.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.

3. In obtaining a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity on a catheterized patient, the nurse is correct if:

• A. Clamp the catheter for 30 minutes, Alcoholize the tube above the clamp site, Obtain a sterile syringe and draw the
• B. Alcoholize the self sealing port, obtain a sterile syringe and draw the specimen on the self sealing port
• C. Disconnect the drainage bag, obtain a sterile syringe and draw the specimen from the drainage bag
• D. Disconnect the tube, obtain a sterile syringe and draw the specimen from the tube

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

4. When surgery is on-going, who coordinates the activities outside, including the family?

• A. Orderly/clerk C. Circulating Nurse
• B. Nurse Supervisor D. Anesthesiologist
• C.
• D.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.

5. The following are all classes of nutrients except:

• A. protein
• B. fat
• C. carbs
• D. phytochemicals

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Phytochemicals are not considered a class of nutrients. While proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are essential macronutrients providing energy and structural support, phytochemicals are non-nutrient compounds found in plants that offer various health benefits but are not essential for sustaining life like the other three choices. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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