question of the week

Question of the week for 03.29.10

A nurse is assessing the mental status of a client admitted with possible organic brain disorder. Which of these questions would best assess the functioning of the client's recent memory?

1. "Name the year." "What season is this?" (pause for answer after each question)
2. "Subtract the number seven from 100 and then subtract seven from that." (pause for answer) "Now continue to subtract seven from the new number."
3. "I am going to say the names of three things and I want you to repeat them after me: blue, ball, pen."
4. "What is this on my wrist?" (point to your watch) Then ask, "What is the purpose of it?"

question of the week

Question of the week for 03.22.10

A 19 year-old client is paralyzed in a car accident. Which statement used by the client would indicate to a nurse that the client is using the mechanism of "suppression"?

1. "I don't remember anything about what happened to me."
2. "I'd rather not talk about it right now."
3. "It's all the other guy's fault! He was going too fast."
4. "My mother is heartbroken about this."

We shot one more rotation down everyone...LAST ONE TO GO!!!

For those of you coming into N009, don't be too nervous! It's not as bad as you are imagining. Use your preceptor for all of his/her knowledge and try to soak up as much experience as possible. These will be the fastest 144 hours of your life. Don't stress out too much about your assignments, it is simply a matter of sitting down and getting them done. It will probably be best to get them out of the way first and ask for letters of recommendation as soon as possible to avoid last minute mishaps. You can even ask your classmates! Keep track of your journal and how many days vs. assignments you have left because they are a tad time consuming, just a tad though. Last word of advice? READ YOUR REVIEW AND RATIONALES BOOK AND RELAX!!!

You're Invited!!!

Martha Vang's Baby Celebration @ The Old Spaghetti Factory
(March Lane & I-5)

March 22, 2010
11:30-12:30 pm

Suggested gifts: diapers, baby wipes, washcloths...
See you there!

An email from Ms. Flanders

I. On Monday, March 22, we will have a vote related to several components of your certification and pinning ceremony.
A. Apparel for the ceremony
1. Professional suits/interview ready
2. White uniforms
3. White uniforms with hats
B. Speakers
1. Welcome -
2. Class Speaker -
3. Pledge Leader –
4. Acknowledgments
C. Event Chairperson
D. There will be a sign up sheet for volunteers for the event committee
A ballot will be given to each student with instructions.
A ballot box will be provided to allow for anonymity.

question of the week

Question of the week for 03.15.10

A nurse is teaching a client about the healthy use of ego defense mechanisms. An appropriate goal for this client should be which of these?

1. Reduce fear and protect self-esteem
2. Minimize anxiety and delay apprehension
3. Avoid conflict and leave unpleasant situations
4. Increase independence and communicate more often

question of the week

Question of the week for 03.08.10

A nurse is providing home care for a client with chronic bilateral heart failure. Which nursing diagnosis should have priority in planning care?

1. Impaired skin integrity related to dependent edema
2. Activity intolerance related to an imbalance in oxygen supply and demand
3. Constipation related to immobility from challenges with breathing
4. Risk for infection related to ineffective mobilization of secretions

question of the week

Question of the week for 03.01.10

A client has returned to the unit after having had a renal biopsy. Which of these nursing interventions is appropriate?

1. Ambulate the client four hours after procedure
2. Maintain client on NPO status for 24 hours
3. Monitor vital signs more frequently
4. Change the dressing every eight hours