Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam I PN-RN Coordinated Care and Delegation Flashcards
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A nurse is planning care for four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Answer: A client with new-onset confusion and oxygen saturation of 88%
New-onset confusion with an oxygen saturation of 88% indicates acute hypoxia, which is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assessment.
A nurse is documenting client care. Which principle of accurate documentation should the nurse follow?
Answer: Use approved abbreviations and record only objective findings
Accurate documentation requires use of facility-approved abbreviations, objective language, and timely, factual entries without leaving blank spaces.
A nurse is caring for a client with Medicare. Which statement about Medicare Part B is accurate?
Answer: It covers outpatient physician services and preventive care
Medicare Part B covers outpatient services, physician visits, preventive care, and durable medical equipment, and requires a monthly premium.
A client refuses a recommended blood transfusion based on religious beliefs. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Answer: Document the refusal, ensure informed consent was given, and notify the physician
Competent adults have the right to refuse treatment; the nurse must document the informed refusal, notify the provider, and ensure the client understands the risks.
A nurse is preparing a client for a procedure that requires informed consent. The client states they don't understand the risks. What should the nurse do?
Answer: Notify the physician to re-explain the procedure to the client
Obtaining informed consent is the physician's responsibility; when a client lacks understanding, the nurse must notify the provider to re-explain risks and obtain true informed consent.
A nurse identifies a medication error after administration. What is the priority sequence of actions?
Answer: Assess the client, notify the physician, then file an incident report
Following a medication error, client safety is the immediate priority: assess the client first, then notify the physician, and then complete the incident report.