question of the week

for the week of 07.27.09

The nurse manager overhears a health care provider loudly criticize one of the staff nurses within the hearing range of others. The nurse manager's next action should be to take what approach?

1. Walk up to the health care provider and quietly state: "Stop this unacceptable behavior.
2. Allow the staff nurse to handle this situation without interference
3. Notify the other administrative branch of a breach of professional conduct
4. Request an immediate private meeting with the health care provider and staff nurse

question of the week

for the week of 07.13.09

A client on telemetry begins to have premature ventricular beats (PVBs) at 12 per minute. A nurse reviews the most recent laboratory results. Which lab test would require immediate action by the nurse?

1. "Calcium 9 mg/dL"
2. "Magnesium 2.5 mg/dL"
3. "Potassium 2.5 mEq/L"
4. "Partial thromboplastin time 70 seconds"

question of the week

for the week of 07.06.09

A client is to receive three doses of potassium chloride 10 mEq in 100 mL of 0.9% normal saline to infuse over 30 minutes each. Which action is a priority assessment to perform before a nurse gives this medication?

1. "Oral fluid intake"
2. "Bowel sounds"
3. "Grip strength"
4. "Urine output"