the quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events which statements would the nurse use to best descr
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. A nurse is caring for an immobile client. What is the priority assessment of this client?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Inspecting the skin for injury is crucial to prevent pressure ulcers and other complications in immobile clients.

3. What is the likely reason that a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) would succumb to pneumonia while a healthy person exposed to the same infection did not?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. A client who is sitting in High-Fowler's position is at risk for what type of injury as the skin layers shift in opposite directions?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

5. The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is cause for concern?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Inability to insert a finger between the cast and skin indicates the cast is too tight, risking circulation problems.

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