if you're having anxiety about precepting, don't worry, you are not alone!!!

question of the week

Question of the week for 01.25.10

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding would the nurse anticipate?
1. Widening pulse pressure
2. Pleural friction rub
3. Distended neck veins
4. Bradycardia

Countdown

I'm not sure, but I think our countdown is a few days off! Our ceremony is on May 25, I believe, so is the countdown set for the 25th or 28th? Just wondering!

question of the week

Question of the week for 1.18.10

A nurse caring for a client who has just had the placement of a central venous catheter line. To which of these assessments should a nurse give immediate attention?

1. Pallor in the extremities
2. Increased temperature by one degree
3. Dyspnea at rest
4. Involuntary coughing spells

LMH preceptors

There is orientation at Lodi Memorial Hospital for those who are precepting there for the first rotation:

Lodi Memorial Hospital Orientation
0800-1200
Conrad Hall
Room C

question of the week

Question of the week for 01.11.10

A client expresses anger when a call light is not answered within five minutes. The client demanded a blanket. A nurse should respond in which manner?

1. "I apologize for the delay. I was involved in an emergency."
2. "Let's talk. Why are you upset about this?"
3. "I am surprised that you are upset. The request could have waited a few more minutes."
4. "I see this is frustrating for you. I have a few minutes so let's talk."

question of the week

Question of the week for 01.04.10

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion and develops urticaria one-half hour after the transfusion has begun. What is the first action the nurse should take?

1. Stop the infusion
2. Slow the rate of infusion
3. Take vital signs and observe for further deterioration
4. Administer Benadryl and continue the infusion